Category Manager, Senior

Key Responsibilities Manages complex multi-year supplier relationships aligned to enable front-end portfolio strategies. Plans, organizes, directs, controls, and communicates all strategic sourcing activities related to assigned commodities and services to cross-functional supply, engineering, technical support, and operations groups. Conducts brainstorming sessions at facilities with cross-functional teams to identify strategic opportunities and deployment priorities on cost-saving initiatives. Provides oversight to sourcing/project managers on the deployment of projects with internal and external stakeholders. Collaborates with global and regional supply teams to identify, screen, and qualify strategic suppliers. Works with global facilities to create regional and global material cost‑savings funnels that align with commercial strategies and financial targets. Drives spend analysis, including countermeasures for projects that fall short of plan, and makes decisions to remedy the issues to get the teams back on track to meet or exceed plan. Develops and delivers strategies that will deliver year-over-year cost savings. Possesses an understanding of total cost of ownership. Proactively assesses internal and external process improvements and influences effective change, driving innovation and continuous improvements. Collaborates with global business units on the preparation of RFPs, RFQs and leads the screening and supplier selection process. Negotiates and drafts supplier contracts of sale, including payment terms, deliveries, price, freight terms, currency exchange, raw material steel fluctuation, inventory levels. Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future industry trends in pricing and availability that will impact the business, and prepares market analysis reports. Responsible for timely reporting to agree upon KPIs and presenting strategic sourcing plans, activities, and progress. Professional Experience/Qualifications BA or BS degree required, preferably in Supply Chain/Operations Management, minimum in a business/industrial related field. 7 years’ experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment with experience in strategic procurement/supply chain, or similar position. Proven success of strategically working with suppliers. Experience sourcing in low-cost regions. Experience working with multiple locations globally. Proven success in a change management and “stretch” environment. Ownership of direct-material categories with general knowledge of other categories such as steel, resin, forgings and stampings is a plus. Proven success in a matrix-driven organization. Excellent working knowledge of industrial markets, suppliers and company requirements. Travel up to 25%. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) Paid Time Off and Holidays 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Paid Leaves Tuition Assistance Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you would like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e‑mail View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr