Senior Global Category Manager

Join to apply for the Global Category Manager role at Clarience Technologies 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Global Category Manager role at Clarience Technologies Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Clarience Technologies Primary Function Develop strategic supplier relationships that are consistent with the company’s vision and long-term objectives Develop and execute category strategies in support of the company’s business objectives Lead contract/price negotiations with suppliers to meet quality, quantity, cost, and delivery requirements, and to ensure best value for cost, working capital, and continuous supply Manage a team of Commodity Buyers in support of global procurement goals Provide leadership and support to global cross-functional teams in optimizing supplier cost and working capital for Clarience Technologies’ divisions Procurement Strategy Lead global category strategy development for the procurement of assigned categories in line with Clarience Technologies’ business strategies, including: Optimization/improvement of cost, quality, delivery, and working capital Supply contract strategy to ensure consistent, cost-effective supply Develop “should be” cost models to understand supplier cost Optimization of supply base structure (location, supplier count, etc.) and “approved supplier list” Understanding and mitigation of supply risk Leveraging cross-business unit spend Ensure effective communication of direction, progress, initiatives, and potential issues to the broader business organization People Management & Development Manage commodity buyers, and support/mentor cross-functional peers throughout Clarience Technologies as a team player Encourage win/win cross-functional relationships by facilitating discussion and gaining alignment Possess forward thinking, strategic mindset and can communicate ideas to a broad audience Demonstrated performance as a solution oriented, decisive leader Supplier Relationship Management Actively manage supplier performance in coordination with supplier quality, supplier development, divisional purchasing, and manufacturing Sponsor proactive discussions and negotiations with suppliers Ensure the business understands commodity strategies and the approved supplier list Proactively anticipate supplier issues; act to address these and manage repercussions As necessary, manage supplier crises to ensure supply continuity Identify gaps in supplier performance measures and work in collaboration with supplier development and supplier quality to improve performance Build effective networks that prove valuable to the business from a local and global perspective

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Education Requirements Essential: Undergraduate degree in Business Management, Procurement/Supply Chain, Engineering and/or relevant education and experience Desirable: Postgraduate studies in Business Management, Procurement/Supply Chain, Engineering or a related discipline Experience Requirements 10-15+ years’ experience in a global Purchasing/Supply Chain organization with extensive experience at a manufacturing company Experience operating in a global organization Proven customer service, contract management/legal and financial/business acumen Strong leadership, organization, and negotiation skills Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Truck Transportation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Clarience Technologies by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Tuition assistance Disability insurance Get notified about new Category Manager jobs in Southfield, MI . Madison Heights, MI $25.00-$40.00 1 day ago Global Category Manager – Mechanical Components Manager of Strategic Planning & Marketing Rochester Hills, MI $70,000.00-$80,000.00 2 days ago Manager, Integrated Marketing Communications Madison Heights, MI $55,000.00-$60,000.00 2 weeks ago Dairy Buyer - Plum Market West Bloomfield West Bloomfield Township, MI 2 months ago Assistant Marketing and Advertising Manager (Hybrid - Warren/Birmingham MI) Troy, MI $65,000.00-$75,000.00 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clarience Technologies