Category Manager 2, Procurement - Outsourced Distribution
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Location: Ohio City, OH 45874
Description:
About the Role
In this role, you will partner with our brands & corporate functions across the globe, to continuously drive value within various supply chain and transportation categories. You will establish and drive procurement category strategies designed to deliver a holistic value proposition that is aligned with business goals. Additionally, you will own the category management framework that enables strategic vendor relationships, superior collaboration with business stakeholders.What You'll Do
In this role, you will partner with our brands & corporate functions across the globe, to continuously drive value within various supply chain and transportation categories. You will establish and drive procurement category strategies designed to deliver a holistic value proposition that is aligned with business goals. Additionally, you will own the category management framework that enables strategic vendor relationships, superior collaboration with business stakeholders.What You'll Do
- Value Capture - Accountable for the development and execution of procurement strategies for our Outsourced Distribution categories within our Global Transportation Network. Responsible for achieving procurement savings (P&L, Capital and Non-P&L) targets.
- Category Management - Develop and support deep category strategies with the focus of category management that translates into actionable multi-year sourcing strategies. Building and developing high-performing category management teams.
- Build and Strengthen Strategic Relationships - successfully partner across functions (Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and Risk Management) to drive results. SRM focused with the goal of fostering strategic supplier relationships.
- Influence - Seamlessly communicate across various levels of the organization to build alignment and drive outcomes. Demonstrate executive presence.
- Transportation and Supply Chain Management - Lead and support procurement activity within the Outsourced distribution category (Transloading, Franchise 3PL, Non-standard Transportation). Lead and support strategic sourcing events & negotiations (e.g., build RFI/RFPs, sourcing analytics, business cases), as well as proactive contract pipeline management.
- Monitor and Report - Ensure compliance with procurement policies and industry standards. Monitor and report on category performance, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- 4-6 years of experience in Procurement or related field, preferred experience in category management
- Strong background in logistics, supply chain and transportation categories preferred.
- Sourcing Capability - experience driving long-term results through category strategies, levering in-depth market knowledge, collaborating, and influencing at all levels of a global organization.
- Strong problem-solving & communication skills
- Strong executive level communication and presentation skills
- Knowledge of Category Management and related processes.