Category Manager - Paint, Chemicals & Adhesives

Company & Position Overview:J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO) is a privately held, diversified manufacturing company forecasting over $2.5B in annual revenues and employing over 8,000 team members. The six operating subsidiaries, covering 60 locations, are engaged in the production of commercial truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, ambulances, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, and expandable foam plastic packaging. For more information, visit .Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for Chemicals, Glass, Plastics, Paint, Adhesives, and/or assigned items. Plan and implement activities for timely, cost-effective procurement, planning and on-time delivery of assigned category products. Prioritize and maintain balance between cost of acquisition and cost of possession to maximize return on investment including methodologies to maximize working capital.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Strategic Supplier ManagementLead supplier sourcing, evaluation and selection, negotiation, performance monitoring, relationship management, and continuous improvementWork closely with Finance, Engineering, and Sales & Marketing to develop and maintain technology and/or category strategiesDevelop and maintain strong global supplier relationships, including supplier site visits and relationships at all levels of their organizationTrack and report on category strategies, monitoring spend, business allocation, capability gap analysis and facilitate cross-functional review and evaluationDevelop category strategies for the mitigation of risk in the supply chain, overall and for specific new product programsProvide benchmarking studies and market analysis Negotiate buys & long-term agreements for components and raw materialOrganize and lead regular strategic supplier business reviews. ProcessFacilitate the support of category analysis (internal and external) in support of the Strategic Sourcing processesManage sourcing and negotiations, implementation of agreements and integration of key suppliers, performance monitoring, ongoing supplier, and contract management for assigned commoditiesAssist in the development and enhancement of processes; systems and reporting capabilities to drive efficiencies in providing regional procurement services Help improve processes and leverage technology to reduce costs, identify and implement best practices, and measure performance Provide direction and prioritization to re-engineering team efforts Identify appropriate competitive benchmarks and implements approved process changes necessary to achieve first quintile performance in benchmark groupContribute to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction efforts and initiatives to achieve the benefitsAssist in the improvement of systems and work processesProviding and updating commodities movement and drivers for JBPCO monthly commodities dashboardSupplier Continuous ImprovementGenerate and present supplier performance metrics to suppliers and manage associated corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives, such as VA-VE and lead time reduction programsPerform and/or evaluate root cause problem resolution for all supplier-related issues and ensure the integrity of corrective actions Organize and execute regular supplier site evaluations and audits Qualifications and Skills:5-8+ years related experience in a Supply Chain or Procurement role related to ChemicalsBachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or universityPurchasing in a Manufacturing/Engineered Product environmentInterfacing with manufacturing engineering and program management teamsExperience in executing Global Supply Chain initiatives & strategic planningExperience in global procurement and sourcingC.P.M., CPSM, or CPIM certification is preferredAbility to travel domestically 25-50%Ability to manage long lead-time product deliveries in support of productionWorking knowledge of assembly & manufacturing processesThorough knowledge of Purchasing Law and Uniform Commercial CodeStrong organizational, analytical, and negotiating skillsExcellent communication skills, written & verbalAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and ProjectThorough understanding of financial impact of decisionsPrevious ERP/MRP experienceJ.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.#LI-ER1JobFamilyJB Poindexter CompanyPayTypeSalaryEmploymentIndicatorExecutiveTravelRequiredtrue