Category Manager Machined Components

To provide procurement category subject matter expertise to develop and implement category strategies that will:

• Deliver sustainable competitive advantage across the Fibre (Fiber) Optics and RF Components Business Unit (FOCOM BU) within the Machined category through:
  • setting and delivering agreed annual and multiyear benefits plans aligned to divisional business strategies and requirements
  • optimizing cost and risk management
  • the use of bestinclass procurement practices

Responsibilities

Supplier management

• Develop and maintain:
  • supplier relationship management (SRM) plans for key suppliers identified within the category
  • rigorous contracts for all critical strategic and preferred suppliers within the category.
• Develop personal relationships with key suppliers by establishing regular supplier review meetings to facilitate communication
• Apply appropriate contract terms terms of reference outline agreements and pricing structures to new and existing suppliers
• Create value through connecting supplier capabilities and expertise to meet FOCOM BU needs and opportunities

Reporting and systems:

• Ensure transparency accuracy and consistency of data in the purchasing information systems
• Manage accurate and on time functional and business reporting against agreed procurement performance metrics

Procurement responsibilities:

• Conduct procurement activities in accordance with stated business processes ethics and other business policies and processes
• Investigate and understand plant purchasing processes regarding categories
• Work with plant operations and supplier to resolve critical shortages that impact the business.
• Ensure the development and effective execution of category strategies that deliver a competitive advantage to FOCOM BU focused on providing the highest performing solutions while optimizing the total cost of ownership.
• Develop strong relationships with key plant personnel for assigned categories in conjunction with plant operational financial and procurement personnel develop comprehensive categories strategies
• Research and understand capabilities of key suppliers within each category including contract terms annual spend and method of application within plant
• Apply consistent guidelines for evaluating selecting and adding new suppliers
• Develop mechanism for supplier performance feedback from plant clients
• Understand market conditions to develop the optimal category strategy
• Develop standardized external market tracking for key high volume commodities
• Regularly evaluate assigned category against market factors using contract negotiations competitive bidding supplier surveys and plant feedback
• Create and maintain market forecast for key commodities and develop plans to adapt existing strategies to efficiently adapt to changes in market conditions

Qualifications :

• Experience working with machine shop 5 years planning jobs/tooling and setup on milling machines
• LEAN experience
• Preferred postsecondary training applied to Purchasing and Supply (APICS/CIPS) and/or business programs
• Extensive experience of using leading category management tools and techniques to develop and execute category strategies across a complex stakeholder environment
• Deep category insight and understanding of the category markets risks commercial levers and sourcing options.

• 5 years in an ISO accredited hightech engineeringbased manufacturing environment

Additional Information :

Why Smiths Interconnect

• Global Impact: As part of Smiths Group a global engineering leader youll be working on groundbreaking technologies that make a difference in industries that are shaping the future.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression across Smiths Interconnect and the wider Smiths Group.
• Innovative Culture: Join a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions are valued and rewarded.
• Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary benefits package and performancerelated incentives.

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