Sourcing Category Manager

About UsWHY PRODRIVEN GLOBAL BRANDS? BECAUSE WE ARE THE PROFESSIONAL’S CHOICE! You will find our market leading products and brands on job sites all over the world.Focusing on end users' needs and delivering exceptional customer experience drives our success. Our entire process—from research to engineering to manufacturing to commercialization—creates products that ensure ease of use, productivity, durability and safety for the end user. On jobsites across the world, ProDriven Global Brands are most preferred.Presently this position is in a hybrid status with a minimum of 4 days a week in the office for collaboration, teamwork, and business needs. The status and minimum in-office requirements are subject to change based on evolving business needs.OverviewThe Sourcing Category Manager is responsible for managing commercial relationships with Suppliers in assigned core commodity and product category areas across the organization. Independently, and in collaboration with Suppliers and other key internal stakeholders, this position will develop and execute category, contract and other best in class supply management strategies to secure supply, control risk, manage costs and support new product development. This individual will lead the development and execution of supply base management strategies that support the Operational, Commercial and Technical requirements of the business.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute strategic sourcing and other supply management strategies that drive continuous improvements in supplier performance, reduce costs, minimize risk and harvest innovation across the supply base.Develop, negotiate and manage LTA’s with key suppliers (contract manufactures) that minimize risk and total cost of ownership (TCO).Consistently transform & optimize the supply base through deployment of strategic sourcing tools & processes.Build and maintain successful and effective business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Develop and present cost models to understand cost drivers of purchased components and/or services and utilize negotiation and cost management tools to obtain best in class pricing on all components and/or services.Monitor market trends and maintain high level of subject matter expertise in defined areas of responsibility.Establish and communicate supplier performance expectations, monitor and drive compliance with suppliers.Ensure continuity of supply by proactively managing critical supply issues, secure and maintain effective supplier capacity to meet current and future needs.Visit supplier manufacturing facilities to evaluate capacity, processes, secondary operations, value add, size, systems, etc. Develop and present costs associated with product as designed as well as alternative designs and new technology during planning and concept design phasesIntroduce new suppliers, products, processes, and technologies to Design and Engineering to give our brands a competitive advantageIdentify and develop ideas for cost reduction through consolidation of suppliers and requirements, alternative sourcing, labor reduction, warranty reduction, working capital reduction, and value analysis / value engineeringLead cross-functional and supplier team meetings in the execution of sourcing initiatives, cost reduction & productivity projects.Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the jobPerforms Essential Job Functions and Duties with or without reasonable accommodationQualificationsEducation, Licenses, and CertificationsBachelor's degree in business/finance, engineering, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience requiredPreferred certifications: CPM, CPSM, CPIM, PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green BeltYears of Experience and Knowledge 5 ~ 7 years of Direct experience in progressive Procurement, with at least 3 years of direct materials category management experience3+ years of project/program management experience in a supply chain, procurement, product development, or manufacturing environment with an understanding of Sourcing, Materials Management, and LogisticsExperience with Direct Materials categories, including specific commodities (Textiles, Fall Protection, Fasteners, Fabricated Metals, Hardware, & Locks) and /or Finished Goods sourcing.Skills and AbilitiesIntermediate level Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint skillsIntermediate level Microsoft Excel skillsLanguage Skills a Plus (English, Spanish, Mandarin)Assertive, self-starter and possess ability to work independentlyStrong analytical and problem-solving skills. Adaptability & Multi-taskingStrong communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skillsExcellent negotiation and cost management skillsInfluential, working through others, and teamwork. Strong ability to drive and execute changeHigh organization with attention to details & managing competing prioritiesExcel in highly matrixed and cross functional environment, flexibleTravel Requirements10% ~ 20% travel domestically and internationally requiredEEO StatementProDriven Global Brands is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. ProDriven Global Brands is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to ProDriven Global Brands are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. ProDriven Global Brands will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.#LI-Hybrid#LI-RR1Job SummaryID: 2026-2758Category: PurchasingPosition Type: Regular Full-Time