**Position Summary** Category Manager responsible for leading the procurement teams activities for the designated category including supply operation management, supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce supply chain complexity and developing a more cost-effective supply chain. Monitor market conditions and to drive strategies that meet and exceed Tecomet’s Procurement and Supply Chain objectives of driving cost savings and working capital projects. This is a strategic role and requires strategy development and execution of all Tecomet Procurement initiatives. **Principle Responsibilities** + Execute category spend strategy to drive cost savings projects to completion, balancing site purchasing requirements and procurement targets. + Manage assigned categories (direct and indirect) to drive most cost-effective solutions, including balancing all KPI’s to achieve the best total cost solution. + Continuously work on identifying and implementing cost saving strategies and product alternatives, including improved payment terms, MOQ’s, delivery, and lead times + Identify and capture profit improvement opportunities beyond leveraged sourcing, e.g., demand management opportunities, insource versus outsource decisions, efficiencies in the company’s comprehensive supply chain, and/or other strategic and operational process improvements. + Establish uniform KPIs and quarterly supplier reviews of quality, cost, delivery, and administrative process performance. Anticipate and minimize performance issues. + When performance issues emerge, identify root causes and drive for efficient resolution of issues at hand by working across both internal and external stakeholders. + Analyze and convert raw data into actionable insights. + Manage multiple complex projects. + Define business processes for escalation and resolution of site issues and opportunities. + Identify mid and long-term category opportunities for spend and performance continuous improvements. + Work closely with sales teams to analyze sales trends, purchasing habits and competing products to improve sales and revenue. + Develop relationships with vendors and suppliers to achieve optimum contracts that support the enhancement of product promotions. + Quantify and report both identified and implemented sourcing project results. + Ensure appropriate cross-functional partnering on process improvement projects. + Track and work with corporate finance to report results for identified projects and when applicable, work with other functions across company to replicate projects with positive results. + Foster relationships with suppliers to create short-term and long-term value for the company. + Lead global business reviews with strategic suppliers to ensure performance against contracted obligations and business unit expectations. + Other duties as assigned **Qualification Requirements** **Credentials/Experience:** + Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or Engineering field + Minimum of 5 years of experience, although prefer 10+ years, working in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, plant operations, or related fields. + Experience in a manufacturing industry required **Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:** + Master’s degree preferred. + Experience with a center-led business model preferred + In-depth understanding of Epicor, or similar ERP and MRP system, preferred + APICS desired + CPM preferred + Licenses and certifications **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** + In-depth knowledge of contract negotiations, and procurement and logistics best practices + Highly proficient in Microsoft Office + Excellent analytical skills, ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets + Experience working within a project management environment. PMP certification preferred. + Excellent data entry skills + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Ability to work independently and exercise judgment. + Current with relevant trends and applications. + Start-up mentality, able to embrace new challenges and thrive in a collaborative environment. **Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities** **Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions