Category Manager

Are you an experienced Commodity Manager looking for a new opportunity? Knape & Vogt is looking for a Commodity Manager to join our industry leading team! Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where you will be recognized and rewarded! Company Overview Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers. What’s In It For You? Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more Competitive Pay Generous Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 401K with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discount Programs Bonus and Merit opportunities What Will You Get To Do Strategic Category management, creation, and development of suppliers in North America and Asia supply chain Manage cost reductions, payment terms, and Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for assigned, core categories Act as sourcing lead for assigned categories with the New Product Development (NPD) Engineering, and Operations Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) teams Negotiate best total cost, supplier contracts, and annual renewals Identify and optimize supply chains for new and existing products and services Project manage solutions sets, delivery of action items, and supplier schedules Supplier relationship management through score card metrics and quarterly reviews Deliver to our Procurement Management Operating System (PMOS) Research industry trends to stay aware of emerging opportunities, risks, and current trends What Will You Bring 5 years of Supply Chain experience in Strategic Sourcing Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain/Sourcing or Business Previous experience with BI tools, ERP system #J-18808-Ljbffr