Global Category Manager

Job Title: Global Category Manager- IT Service (Supply Chain Manager)

Location: Indianapolis IN

Duration: 08 Months Contract Possibilities of Extension

Shift: 08:00 PM - 05:00 PM (Monday to Friday, Hybrid)

Note: Those candidates who can work on W2 basis without any sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Description:

• Effective management of supplier relationships and strategic direction of partners and suppliers, which includes being accountable for managing issues that require escalation, conflict resolution, driving and improving in-contract supplier performance, and reporting out on KPIs to procurement.
• Lead complex negotiations through planning, performing cost analysis, drafting of contracts and creating business cases to maximize the value proposition across all major categories.
• Responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining relevant integrated commodity/category supplier strategies that have a clear vision and a strategic framework for the designated commodity which requires understanding of the commodity landscape, associated risks, and ability to conduct long term planning.
• Manage the identification, assessment, and mitigation of commercial risks within the supply chain to ensure continuity and resilience.
• Manage & lead a team of buyer(s) to excel in their strategic tasks by fostering skill development and achieving superior outcomes for the business

Basic Requirements:

• Associates degree in Business, Engineering, or other discipline and 7 years of experience, OR
• Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, or other discipline and 5 years of experience OR
• Masters degree in Business, Engineering, or discipline and 3 years of experience, OR JD/PhD, OR
• 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.

Top Priority Skills

• Bachelors Degree (Business, Supply Chain Management ideal) minimum with 7 years of experience
• Needs to be able to come in and manage the category
• If someone has experience as a Buyer or Category Manager, but a Bachelors in a different field, manager will consider
• Must be an independent contributor - someone who will come in and take charge
• Quick learner
• Any aerospace or IT experience would be great, automotive is good too
• Social skills, cross-functional leadership, teamwork
• This person wont be managing people, everyone is an independent contributor.