Category Manager

What you will do:
Responsible for developing detailed category strategies to support the Global Procurement Direct Materials organization.
Mentor and lead assigned Product Business Unit Buyers to support sourcing and supplier management while driving cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure alignment of category strategies to business requirements and objectives.
Lead supplier contract negotiations, supplier selection and contract lifecycle management.
Act as a center of excellence for the respective categories through complete understanding of industry, competition, future technologies and innovations.
Responsible for overall continuity of supply and active risk mitigation.
Project manage with plants to resolve quality, delivery, capacity and other issues as required.
Support make vs buy decisions when applicable.
Meet or exceed profit plan goals related to categories: cost savings, raw material economics, quality, supplier rat...