Category Manager, Seals and Chemicals

The Commodity Specialist will be responsible for sourcing excellence and cost reduction opportunities with a strategic mindset and approach. They will have high visibility and growth potential In-Direct Procurement role working on global commodities with key stakeholders including those at the highest levels in the company.

General Responsibilities

Leads the collaboration with functional areas to populate sourcing events, making decisions on sourcing event structure, supplier pool, selection criteria and event outcome criteria

Advises on the activities as required cross-functionally, including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal and Manufacturing

Leads the continuous development of the Procurement function towards the best practices

Leads collaborations to promote the lowest total cost of ownership sourcing solutions/value proposition for assigned commodities

Advises on the delivering of corporate aligned procurement objectives supporting total company strategic vision

Advises on implementing communication strategies to ensure accurate and timely flow of information to upper management, business partners, and suppliers

Leads supplier risk assessments, risk management and disaster recovery planning

Experience / Qualifications

A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.

Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands

Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation

Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results

Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity

Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

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