Category Manager Pipeline requisition

Leads category sourcing initiative teams that encompass local domestic and/or international purchasing organizations. This position is responsible for establishing articulating and implementing sourcing strategies for individual spend categories capital projects supplier networks and / or geographic regions. This position may be responsible for obtaining program buyin from various stakeholder organizations. The incumbent shall create and manage the project plan identify the resources to support projects drive  projects through a sourcing process and ensure end results meet the requirements of all organizations impacted. This position requires a proactive approach that is: relationship orientated customer focused and team orientated analytical creative  dynamic and demonstrative of continuous improvement.

Conceive initiate develop communicate and manage the execution of purchasing strategies 
Delivers successful crossdivisional sourcing projects that yield benefits to the corporation 
Skilled approach to execution of the negotiation process including usage of information bestofbreed practice and deal closure
Communicates with management and stakeholder groups affected by the teams sourcing decisions
Initiates and cultivates open honest and beneficial relationships with colleagues and stakeholders 
Takes initiative to resolve conflicts constructively
Uses analytical abilities to gather analyze and establish spend baselines 
Timely execution of an established sourcing process for all projects

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Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree: Business Finance Economics Engineering Chemistry/Biology or like degree. Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)desired.
6 years of total combined minimum experience required.
Required experiences: Recognized as Sourcing Authority Project Management Conflict Resolution Seasoned Negotiator Supply Chain Management Production Planning Value Engineering Cost Analysis Financial Analysis Quality Systems and Documentation Regulatory Issues Compliance Contracting Experience Commercial and Construction Law Technical Experience. Computer Applications. Supervision of Matrix Organization Strong Communication/Persuasion Presentation and Interpersonal Skills.
Ability to lead teams through the sourcing process and keep members focused on a factbased conclusion without defaulting to a compromise position.
Demonstrates the ability to plan execute and measure successful project implementations. Displays the capabilities of project management by formulating complex project objectives and breaking them down to actionable tasks. Manages to key milestone dates that are critical to ensure maximum savings impact on an annual basis.

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our shortterm incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.

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