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Category Manager IL Open (J#30812)

Title: Category Manager
Company: Morton Salt

Job Description Org Unit : SALT

Area of Interest : Purchasing

Shift : N/A

Key Roles and Responsibilities:Actively manage procurement of goods or services of assigned category independent of physical locationResponsible for delivering results by assigned category (track and monitor saving based on plan)Drives synergies across sites/regions for good and service, leveraging all spend in category as appropriateDevelop global/national market strategies for assigned categoryWorks closely marketing, quality, and research to define requirements and strategies Champions strategic sourcing initiative within category, coordinating efforts with procurement resources and providing category expertise to drive the entire processDevelops and continually updates market intelligence on key suppliers and market solutions worldwide (Benchmarking) and Development of Commodity Business Plans)Own key supplier relationships based on assigned categories and monitors national/global implementation of accounts (Develop Strategic Account Plans & hold Quarterly Management meetings).Deal directly with Operations Manager to ensure all plant needs are met relating to categoryProvide direction and information to operations manager and team on procurement strategy (assigned vendors, prices, etc)Ensure national/global contracts are followed for assigned categoryWorks closely with sites to ensure all category-related spend is leveraged in supply solutionAccountable for tracking and documenting savings and lessons learned in every caseProvide insight for forecasting of resources needed at the leadership level to align support and resources for effortsDeliver Total Cost of Ownership (TOC) analysis taking into account (reliability, quality, service and cost)QualificationsMinimum 5-10 years of Project Engineering, Procurement, or Manufacturing experienceDegree Required (engineering preferred)Advanced degrees (Masters, MBA ) preferredExperience dealing with global companies a plus5-10 years of direct line management experienceStrong financial analysis skills and manufacturing competencies*cb
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