Global Category Manager
Your Job
Koch Engineered Solutions Equipment Technology & Services (KES ET&S) is seeking a Global Category Manager focused on driving value and efficiency.
In this role, you'll foster collaboration and agility within the procurement team, develop and implement category strategies, and ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions for project execution.
You'll also work with Global Product Owners to identify cost savings and enhance value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Our Team
The KES Procurement & Sourcing ET&S team is committed to excellence in enabling efficient trade and supply management.
Our team leverages innovative technologies and sustainable strategies to optimize end-to-end solutions, ensuring that KES consistently delivers value to our customers while adhering to the highest standards of compliance and stewardship.
Through collaboration and a shared vision, we drive the virtuous cycles of mutual benefit that propel our company forward.
What You Will Do
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and resources with business objectives and project requirements.
* Establish and lead cross-functional teams comprised of key stakeholders to collaboratively define business requirements and develop strategic category plans and initiatives that create value and reduce risk.
* Leverage data to identify problem areas and adopt current and emerging business models with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to drive best practices.
* Conduct thorough market analysis and research to stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes to develop a market POV.
* Establish influence within the organization, evaluate existing practices, and challenge the status quo when necessary.
Foster strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders and business partners globally.
* Make recommendations to the business by using the total cost approach to manage risks.
* Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage in the market, aligning with the business's assurance of supply and operational cost-effectiveness.
* Manage and develop key suppliers using Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools and industry best practices.
* Measure and monitor progress and ensure savings and performance targets are achieved.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Supply Chain Management, Engineering related field or equivalent procurement experience
* Demonstrated capability to use data to make business decisions
* Experience with cross-collaborating to define and advance a shared vision resulting in actionable strategies and priorities
* Exercise the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and judgment
* Experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships
* Ability to travel as required (up to 25%)
What Will Put You Ahead
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- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Houston, US-TX
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Purchasing
- Recruiter: Koch Engineered Solutions
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: 158849-en_US-US-TX-HOUSTON11
- Posted: 2024-11-12 07:48:42 -
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