JOB DESCRIPTION Company has an opportunity for an Indirect Procurement Category Manager in our Americas Region (Canada, Mexico, USA). We are looking for an individual who will design and execute sourcing strategies for Capital materials and services category, including new/used equipment, service contracts, spare parts, facility maintenance & improvement, and IT equipment and services. We are looking for a positive, driven, and proactive self-starter who is motivated by success and a natural passion to deliver best value for money. You will work well under pressure, have the ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate and have strong written and verbal communication skills. Develop and execute various sourcing strategies to increase procurement coverage in the Americas, ensuring competitive advantage and sustainable year-on-year improvements in terms of cost, quality, service, and innovation. Lead and execute sourcing projects including strategy development, supplier negotiation, award recommendations, business case presentations, risk management, and contract execution. Perform total cost of ownership evaluations and supply-market research, and conduct pricing audits and impact analysis in the pursuit of continuous cost improvements Develop and maintain vendor scorecards relating to quality, value, performance, and customer service. Identify and resolve strategic supplier performance issues to ensure customer satisfaction Degree in an industrial, supply chain, or engineering discipline A minimum of 10 years' experience with indirect procurement of materials and services Professional certifications preferred - (i.e., CPM, APICS, CPSM, CIPS, 6Sigma) Significant category experience in sourcing, contracting, implementation, and project management within a Fortune 500 company, consultancy, or large service industry company Knowledge of recent and relevant contract language and regulatory requirements Proven experience in designing and executing sourcing strategies that consistently deliver measurable bottom line cost savings Expert negotiator and influencer with multi-site implementation experience Strong interpersonal skills for communication, networking, and influencing across an organization Highly numerate with advanced experience in Excel and manipulating large databases of information Creative outlook when problem solving Excited by innovation and new opportunities - a strategic thinker, self-starter willing to initiate, plan, and drive results. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team - to use initiative and work autonomously
