Sr Category Manager

Sr Category Manager

Location: Brentwood, TN, US, 37027

Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and innovative company that values versatility, growth, and teamwork? Look no further than Delek US Holdings! We are a boutique-sized diversified downstream energy company with a range of assets, including petroleum refining and logistics. Our refineries in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana have a combined crude capacity of 302,000 barrels per day. Our logistics business currently owns and operates 720 miles of crude and product pipelines, a 600-mile crude oil gathering system, and storage tanks and terminals.

Delek Benefits: We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year, along with medical benefits that start on day one with a 30% premium rebate annually! We value your well-being and all employees now have access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep. Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals. Our pay for performance culture motivates our employees to improve Delek's year-over-year company, business unit, and individual results. With some of the highest bonus payouts in recent years, we know that our success is due to our talented and dedicated team. We are looking for individuals like you to help us continue this momentum and bring new ideas to the table. At Delek, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Job Summary

Responsible for the development and execution of category management strategies for various areas of spend, creates category plans and strategic sourcing initiatives, in support of leveraging third party spend and creating value. Conducts spend analysis and market intelligence to identify and leverage key opportunities that deliver value, optimize supplier pool and mitigate risk to the business. This role will report to the Sr. Director – Category Management and can work remotely, Tennessee and Texas preferred.

Education And Experience

4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Required) In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Four (4) or more years in Category Management and Strategic Sourcing for Catalysts, Chemicals and Industrial Gases. (Required) Six (6) or more years critical analysis and evaluation of data, financials and/or market intelligence (Preferred) Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible procurement, supply chain, commercial, contract development, or contract management, commercial, risk or relevant area. (Preferred) No Licensure or Certification Required.

Job Requirements

Business Acumen Category Planning Financial Analysis Influencing Market Research Negotiating Relationship Management Risk Management Stakeholder Engagement Supplier Sourcing Manages assigned categories of higher complexity to optimize the supply base and deliver financial benefit to the business, supported by category plans and strategic sourcing initiatives Executes strategic sourcing processes for assigned categories from market intelligence, business base-case and development of scope to commercial negotiations, supplier selection and contract execution May provide oversight and guidance to other Category Management resources for specific categories and initiatives Collaborates with relevant category managers, contract administrators and internal stakeholders to o Develop category plans and strategies o Conduct ongoing market analysis and leverages supply chain knowledge to understand and articulate market trends and spend analytics o Execute sourcing initiatives that are aligned to business objectives and deliver value Conducts economic analysis, cost modeling, TCO analysis in support assigned strategic sourcing events & bid evaluation Develops credible business case for sourcing initiatives, supported by market data, commercial objectivity and relevant business and technical factors Works with site stakeholders to understand the demand/spend profile of assigned category and sub-category risks and business requirements for category plans and sourcing projects Continuously communicates to and aligns with stakeholders, on category initiatives changes and status updates, including implementation plans and category metrics Understands site operational and transactional SCM activities to ensure alignment with category strategies Actively seeks and identifies opportunities for value creation (cost savings, cost avoidance, revenue enhancement) and risk reduction, within their assigned categories of spend Utilizes supply chain tools, templates and systems, as prescribed by the Supply Chain Function While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.

Core Competencies

Change Agility (Level 3 Applying): Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results. Collaboration (Level 3 Applying): Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals. Decision Making (Level 3 Applying): Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes. Drive For Results (Level 3 Applying): Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives. Team Building (Level 3 Applying): Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.