Sr Category Sourcing Manager - Electronic Components
On-siteMadison, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement category management strategies for electronic components by engaging stakeholders to clarify value requirements and building robust data gathering for spend analysis. Lead strategic supplier selection through RFx processes, negotiate contracts for cost savings and risk mitigation, and establish quarterly business reviews with key suppliers. Drive aggressive savings initiatives for direct spend, monitor procurement outcomes against targets, and identify value-generating opportunities for revenue growth or efficiency. Provide problem-solving support to internal customers and document project savings while managing the savings pipeline based on key procurement targets.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, finance, or related field
- 7+ years of industry experience in sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or other related field
- 3+ years of experience working within Source-to-Pay (S2P) systems, or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as SAP
- Direct experience developing category management strategy and successful execution
- Demonstrated success with negotiation and contract management, including a working understanding of contractual terms and conditions and risk mitigation
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels
- Ability to develop and maintain solid cross-functional working relationships
- Excellent verbal, written, and teamwork skills
- Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Commitment to high standards of excellence and integrity
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%
- To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship
Desired Qualifications
- MBA or Graduate Degree in related field
- 3+ years of experience supporting the specific category defined in the job posting
- Demonstrated experience in organizational sourcing transformation and/or change management specific to implementation of category management strategies
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