Position Summary:
Support the day-to-day execution of strategies for assigned categories and focus on
reducing organizational spend to improve savings and enhancing relationships with
business stakeholders and suppliers.
As Strategic Sourcing Category Manager, you strategically manage the global services
category for Engineering, Construction, Installation, Electrical, HVAC and other
assigned categories across 200 manufacturing, warehouse, and office locations. You
will negotiate agreements that optimize the total value for *** with established
purchasing policies. You will oversee projects and supplier relationships and will help
develop strategies, conduct RFPs, lead the selection of suppliers, define the
implementation strategies, ensure compliance, and monitor sustainability targets.
Category strategies include partner communication, spend analytics/mapping, external
market analysis, strategic sourcing strategy development and execution (reverse
auctions, RFX, focused negotiations), contract/service level agreements, and vendor
management. You will be delegated purchasing authority up to a certain dollar amount,
referring all transactions in excess to the appropriate level of authority and complying
with all Corporate Purchasing procedures. You will report to the Global Sr Sourcing
Manager.
Essential Job Functions:
Tactical Sourcing
Provide strategic direction and ensure purchasing requirements are met by
meeting with and coordinating with internal stakeholders and other
departments
Design and execute sourcing events for pertinent category
Utilize available e-sourcing and optimization tools efficiently
Develop different award optimization scenarios to minimize total cost of
ownership
Respond to supplier and stakeholder questions (e.g., category, supply,
event, price, or specification)
Support the execution of supplier financing programs maintaining a holistic
view of early payment and accounts payables programs
Prepare planning guide to facilitate the completion of the negotiation and
support where needed
Prepare current and potential Supplier Profile Summaries
Work closely with Sustainability team on agreed projects and ensue
sustainability targets are reached and monitored
Review Business Requisitions, determine compliance to contract and
approve/reject
Strategic Sourcing CapEx Category Manager
Assist stakeholders and business partners in the creation of sourcing plans
that is in line with its goals
Sourcing Analysis
Identify and conduct market research and create analytics on equipment,
feedstocks, and services used in the delivery of goods & services
Prepare reports to measure cost benefit analysis
Develop inflation/deflation reports and forecasting models using price indices
from multiple sources
Conduct opportunity assessments, benchmarking, and should cost modeling
to develop sourcing opportunities
Prepare category improvement projections and conduct post-implementation
variance analysis
Identify total internal costs associated with supplier price, delivery,
operations and quality
Generate supplier spend reports and quantify the overall total ownership
cost of each product or service to identify cost savings
Contract Management
Work with the contract management team in the administration of contract
data, addendums, item master sheets, and additional supplier
documentation
Supplier Relationship Management
Support category managers in the development of supplier
performance/continuous improvement targets and related scorecards
Work with the SRM team in the administration of supplier assessments,
score cards, and other analytics to manage supplier performance
Benefit Tracking
Partner with the KPI & Benefits team to develop a tracking mechanism to
report and communicate supplier compliance
Create and proliferate supplier item catalogs throughout internal ERP
systems
Serve as a liaison and inform stakeholders, business units and suppliers
about contract pricing and performance requirements
Additional Support
Work with internal stakeholders to schedule annual/bi-annual supplier
business reviews with key suppliers
Support other initiatives/projects in the company that may affect
organization's performance and collaborate with necessary stakeholders
Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:
Bachelor's or Associates degree in Business Management, Supply Chain,
Operations, Finance, Client, or similar
Strategic Sourcing CapEx Category Manager
2-years professional experience in procurement activities
Demonstrated and proven leadership ability
Ability to identify, quantify and effectively communicate business risks
Self-starter, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while
delivering solid action-oriented results quickly
Analytical skills with the ability to identify, quantify and effectively leverage
data to support business decisions, communicate opportunities and/or raise
business risks
Ability to monitor compliance with established guidelines, policies,
procedures, and regulations
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Vizio,
Think Cell, Power BI)
Ability to synthesize analysis into compelling oral/written communications
and presentations
Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:
CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification
Expertise in Microsoft Office, data visualization tools
5 years in a manufacturing environment
4-years professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain,
Manufacturing, or Retail
I need someone with strong knowledge of developing and managing services contracts/agreements. IE: Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc. The role does have some equipment purchases but the overwhelming majority is around CapEx Services agreements.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.