Global Category Manager

Your Job

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions Business, is hiring a Global Category Manager in Tulsa, OK.

This role will foster and build a culture of collaboration and agility within the procurement and sourcing team to enable ongoing value creation.

You will drive scale and performance efficiencies by developing and implementing category strategies that ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services needed for project execution.

Partnering closely with our Global Product Owners, you will identify opportunities for total cost savings and value enhancement through a strong understanding of global markets, effective negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Our Team

You will be part of a cross-functional procurement and sourcing team focused on delivering value across Koch Engineered Solutions, with a focus on John Zink.

The team collaborates globally, leveraging diverse expertise and market insights to support project execution and drive continuous improvement.

Together, you will cultivate strong relationships both internally with stakeholders and externally with suppliers to achieve strategic business goals.

What You Will Do



* Collaborate with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and resources with business objectives and project requirements.


* Lead cross-functional teams to define business needs and develop strategic category plans that create value and reduce risk.


* Utilize data analytics to identify problems and deploy innovative business models with an entrepreneurial mindset.


* Conduct market analysis and research to maintain a strong market point of view on trends, technologies, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes.


* Influence organizational practices by evaluating current methods and challenging the status quo when needed.


* Build and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders across the globe.


* Recommend risk-managed, total cost approach solutions to the business.


* Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure market competitiveness and operational cost-effectiveness.


* Use Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools and industry best practices to optimize supplier performance.


* Track and report progress toward savings and performance targets to ensure goals are met.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Demonstrated experience in building and implementing strategic sourcing frameworks.


* Proven ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis.


* Experience problem-solving and resolving conflicts.


* Proven leadership skills with the ability to engage and build productive relationships with diverse teams.


* Willingness and ability to travel as needed (up to 25%).

What Will Put You Ahead



* Expertise in Stainless Steel sourcing in manufacturing.


* 10 years or more experience in supp...