Develop and execute long-term category strategies.
Collaborate with other departments (such as R&D, Supply Chain, and Engineering) to evaluate sourcing and process improvement opportunities.
Cultivate a solid understanding of industry trends, cost drivers, and global pricing.
Logistics and Transportation Management:
Oversee supplier management, including sourcing, planning, and performance evaluation.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements (such as JSOX).
Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to optimize shipping, delivery, and inventory management.
Procurement and Vendor Management:
Prepare RFx (Request for Proposal/Quotation), analyze proposals, and select suppliers based on the total value proposition.
Develop high-level negotiation strategies and partner with Business leaders and Legal to execute contracts.
Establish supplier development processes, including coordinating and supporting onsite supplier assessment/certification audits and continuous improvement activities.
Category Expertise and Market Dynamics:
Cultivate a solid working knowledge of category trends, including industry trends, cost drivers, global pricing, supply and demand material lead times, technical/manufacturing processes, and supplier market dynamics.
Drive supplier performance improvements.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations, or equivalent experience. MBA preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 8 years' experience in a similar role or related expertise.
Preferred experience in the electro-mechanical commodity field.
Skills:
Supplier relationship management and negotiation.
Knowledge and effective use of relevant PC software applications.
Executive-level communication and stakeholder management.
Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to consistently work through multiple issues by capitalizing on available resources and prioritizing accordingly.
Comprehensive analytical skills to determine alternatives and present recommendations.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a continuous improvement environment.
Commitment to continuous learning and updating expertise in Category and Supply Chain Management.
Contact: dkellogg@judgecom
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