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Category Manager CapEx (Capital Expenditures)

The Category Manager CapEx (Capital Expenditures) is responsible for managing the procurement activities of capital equipment, building, infrastructure and services from manufacturers across the globe at the best overall value to our client. The Category Manager – CapEx is a key member of our central procurement team. The individual holding this position will report directly to the VP procurement and will work closely with the Investment Controlling Director and other internal stakeholders (e.g. OpEx, Engineering, Business Unit Procurement, Plant Procurement and senior leadership). This is a global role for the CapEx category, and will be working across Business Units (Europe, North America, Precision Tubing and our Building Systems) but with a strong focus on North America. Therefore, the individual will also work closely with the North America Procurement Director. The position will be preferably based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This position will provide scheduled work from home days and resource will be required to come to the office three days per week and work from home two days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Lead category strategy development, deployment and supplier management for Capital Equipment and Services. Analyze category trends, support business strategy and deliver improved value for money, mitigate risk and enhance quality and service.
• Work closely with stakeholders (e.g. OpEx, Engineering, Plant Procurement, Business Development, Finance and other senior leadership) to understand the strategic direction, capital requirements and business priorities.
• Achieve overall cost avoidances, while ensuring vendors meet all requirements for quality, project timelines, adherence to established contracts, and all Health, Safety, and Environmental considerations.
• Act as a leader in managing the total cost of ownership (TCO) within the category, coordinating all procurement activities to seek alternate and innovative ideas to provide business solutions, incorporate technical requirements and specifications and create competitive advantage.
• Benchmark capital costs and best practices across Business Units and plants to ensure we maximize value creation across.
• Lead Request for Proposals, conduct fact-based negotiations with suppliers (building on supplier and industry analysis, benchmarks, cost structure analysis), review and select suppliers with whom we can build long term customer/supplier relationships.
• Negotiate, draft and finalize multi-year contractual agreements establishing strong commercial, safety, sustainability, ethical and legal contract terms.
• Manage major contracts and supplier relationships for the CapEx category through supplier scorecards and business reviews; measure contract compliance and other key metrics to ensure targets/ schedules are being met and value is being delivered to the business.
• Act as a liaison between Hydro Extrusion stakeholders and suppliers/contractors/sub-contractors to implement contracts fulfilment and facilitate issue resolution (e.g., warranty claims, vendor delays, project budget adherence) to ensure optimal stakeholder satisfaction and business objectives.
• Work closely with the Investment Controlling Director and the plants to ensure all purchasing activities are conducted in accordance with proper policies and procedures. Track execution of the projects; focusing on cost and timeline.
• Ensure compliance to all Hydro Procurement Policies and all applicable laws.
• Review and challenge current CapEx procedures and processes to guarantee procurement is involved at the right stages of project development and supplier outreach.
• Ability to travel up to 30% as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required with preferred focus in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience, although prefer 10+ years, working in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or related field.
• Experience with capital equipment and services category, ideally in collaboration with OpEx and Engineering.
• Experience developing a strategic approach to spend categories or supply base.
• Experience working in a cross-functional setting to ensure all business areas (e.g.; finance, legal, operations, etc.) are providing the appropriate input to accomplish procurement goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools.
• Experience with Should-Cost modeling, Total Cost of Ownership, and ROI analysis preferred.
• Experience working within a project management environment.
• Ability to understand technical equipment terminology and read engineering prints.
• CPSM/CPSD/C.P.M. certification.