Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager (Indirect)

What We Expect

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TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager in Atlanta, GA.

This role is responsible for supplier selection, management and implementation of the sourcing strategy and managing cost of operations within a defined indirect category of the supply chain; establishing standard costs; developing and executing cost reduction strategies; analyzing market indices and negotiating pricing based on fluctuations; forecasting cost impacts; explaining price variances; leading all commercial negotiations with suppliers; contract management, and problem solving supply issues and recommending actions. Maintains favorable relationships with cross-functional departments and coordinates with accounting..

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establishes, negotiates, and maintains Long Term Agreements (LTAs) with suppliers to meet supplier performance and costs goals.
• Develops commodity strategies and leads supplier selections by gathering inputs with key stakeholders.
• Manages risks thru proactive supply management actions.
• Reduces supply base while developing long-term alliances with chosen core suppliers.
• Becomes an expert in market and manufacturing processes for assigned commodities.
• Leads and participates in multi-functional teams for design improvements, cost reduction opportunities, and other strategies for operational and supply chain improvements at all levels within TKE.
• Understands and adheres to internal, corporate and governmental policies and laws related to commodities and suppliers.
• Establishes working relationships with senior management at suppliers and holds supplier performance reviews, including key stakeholders from other functions.
• Conducts supplier investigations and supplier audits
• Define strategies and be a strong partner with Sourcing Operations teams to drive implementation and compliance strategies at the business franchise level.
• Support New Product Introductions teams within defined category
• Participate in the review process of specifications for equipment, products or substitution of materials
• Prepare, review and track reporting in relation to management of suppliers
• Assist in evaluating suppliers' performance by gathering information and preparing reports.
• Conduct audits of supplier procedures involving company owned tools, inventory, or equipment being held by suppliers
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.
  
  

Who we are looking for

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or Business related field
• 10 years of experience in indirect category/services procurement
• Second/advanced degree preferred
• Project Management skills preferred
• Cross functional thinking
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills
• Advanced level of negotiating skills and contract expertise in corporate contract process.
• Superior organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with many levels of the organization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, assignments simultaneously and to operate in a matrix environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and ERP.
• Advanced negotiation skills and knowledge in corporate contract processes
• Superior organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels of the organization
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Ability in storytelling by data
  
  

What We Offer

Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental medical plans
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Optional life and AD&D coverage
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
• Identity theft monitoring
• Pet insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.
  
  

Additional benefits include:

• 15 days of vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
• Paid sick leave, per company policy
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)
  
  

Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.

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