Regional Category Manager

Position Overview

dormakaba is seeking a Regional Category Manager based in Nogales, MX. The Regional Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing regional procurement and supplier strategies for specific spend categories in alignment with the business partners. They will deliver procurement, financial and value driven KPIs to contribute to the companies bottom-line and strategic goals.

What you will do

Lead and deliver high quality, innovative and market intelligence led category management across spend area securing availability of goods and services

Drive regional category performance by translating global and regional category objectives into actionable targets, communicating KPIs across the regional organization, and partnering with Global and Local Category Managers to execute strategies that enable plants, local teams, and markets to achieve business and savings goals

Develop and execute regional sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories across the Americas, leveraging market intelligence and supplier insights to optimize cost, value, innovation, and supply continuity

Monitor pricing trends, supplier performance, market dynamics, and product developments, while partnering with Global Category Managers to ensure alignment with global category strategies and objectives.

What we require

3+ years’ experience in a similar position and industry

College Degree (commercial or engineering / mechanical) or significant equivalent education and professional experience

Experience in strategic sourcing and execution of professional tenders

Knowledge of contract and supplier relationship management

Project management experience

What we prefer

“Purchasing Manager, Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education” or comparable advanced qualification

Experience managing or mentoring team members including the ability to lead cross-functional stakeholders, provide coaching, and effectively manage challenging business situations

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.