Category Specialist

Do you enjoy being involved in procurement for manufacturing and new product development? Hypertherm Associates is looking for a Senior Category Specialist with experience supporting procurement of industrial materials and equipment including electronics, tooling, and capital equipment to join our team in Hanover, NH. In this role, your supply chain experience will be utilized to assess and mitigate risk, manage supplier relationships and performance, support new product introduction (NPI) activities, cultivate and execute cost savings initiatives, and execute projects. Join our unique business where you'll find plenty of opportunities to showcase your strengths, learn new skills, and drive process and procurement improvements. If you're ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team! Hypertherm Associates is the world leader in industrial cutting solutions. We are a 100% Associate-owned company with a no-layoff philosophy for over 55 years! As a Senior Category Specialist, You Will Ensure continuous material supply while optimizing cost, quality, and risk Manage supplier pricing for assigned categories and support delivery and inventory escalations Drive sourcing and category strategy through supplier performance analysis Execute cost‑reduction initiatives for current operations and future programs Deliver annual savings targets and incremental value beyond plan Negotiate and govern purchase agreements and purchase order execution Enforce contract compliance and resolve pricing and invoicing variances Execute ECOs for design change impact on supply as well as manage end‑of‑life parts and minimize fiscal exposure Lead multi‑year (1–3 year) cost and value‑creation initiatives Lead cross‑functional and supplier efforts supporting cost savings and NPI Who You Are and The Experience You Will Bring A Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline with 15+ years supply chain experience Proven analytical skills (cost/benefit analysis, make/buy decision‑modeling, etc.) Strong written and verbal presentation and communication skills Proven experience in contract development and negotiation skills Strong attention to detail Ability to train/mentor others on Lean concepts Develop and create strategic direction Preferred Experience to Differentiate You ISM and/or APICS certification Green/Black Belt Certified Knowledge of Lean/JIT Methodology Knowledge of Purchasing modules in Oracle or similar ERP system Location Onsite in Hanover, NH Travel 10% domestic with potential for international Why join Hypertherm Associates? Global, 100% employee-owned company for over 55 years Profit-Sharing Employee Stock Ownership Five days/year Community Service Time Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don’t meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying. CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account. $93,936.00-$156,562.00 Annual **This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.** Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr