Category Manager - Contract Manufacturing

Category Manager - Contract ManufacturingAs Category Manager - Contract Manufacturing you will be part of the North America Procurement - Contract Manufacturing team and responsible for creating a competitive environment within the supply base, achieving cost reduction and cash flow targets within North America. You will be required to manage the relationships with a group of 3rd Party manufacturers and suppliers, in alignment with the regional Supply Chain and Business organizations.Responsibilities include:Independently develop a sourcing strategy to deliver cost savings and cash flow targetsAnalyze spend data to identify cost savings and cash flow improvement opportunitiesIdentify and develop preferred supplier network and achieve supplier consolidationNegotiate contracts and purchases of Contract Manufacturing services and raw materials to ensure best conditions for Customers, Third Party Suppliers and plants.Collaborate and develop strong relationships with global and regional Sourcing, Supply Chain, R&D and MarketingUnderstand and communicate KPIs with respect to PPV, OTIF, Working Capital and Cost OutTrack results and communicate work progress during on-line meetings at critical milestones and/or regularly scheduledLead NA procurement projectsEngage suppliers on pricing and supply related issues for new product quotes, volume transfers and/or cost savings projectsOversee regular supplier audits and measure supplier performance. Manage intermittent supply issues and support planning organization to ensure supplier performance and compliance. Develop appropriate communications to advise Business of supplier performance and work together with Quality department to make sure CMs comply with quality procedures.Coordinate with Global team as appropriateSAP Workflow items (vendor requests, material requests, FAA approval of PO's, etc.)Utilize e-technologies as applicable (Coupa, SFDC, reverse auctions, etc.)Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety, and Responsible Care programsQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of work, e.g. Business, Supply Chain, Science or Engineering.3-5 years of relevant functional experience with a focus on sourcing, supply chain, process excellence, and project/program management.Experience with ERPs, supply chain collaboration and e-procurement tools such as SAP, Salesforce.com, Tableau and othersExcellent knowledge of typical professional computer programs including MS Word, Excel, Power PointAbility to work effectively in a geographically distributed organizationHands on and problem-solving mentality.Ability to work in a matrix environment.Good team playerStrong organization capabilities and project management skillsStrong written, communication, and presentation skillsProven track record of driving results, ability to influence and work collaboratively in cross-regional and cross-functional teams Synergy Staffing