Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager; Atlanta​/Byhalia TK Elevator Corporation

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TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager located in Atlanta, GA or Byhalia, MS.

Responsible for managing materials procurement life cycle including supplier selection, negotiation of contracts, purchase order management, capacity scale‑up, and supplier performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing and scaling planning and purchasing processes for TKE new product introduction, and managing critical outsourcing activities. This role is responsible for managing the development and implementation of procurement sourcing strategies end to end, developing and executing cost reduction strategies, and leading all commercial negotiations with suppliers.

• Develop, implement, and manage procurement strategies, tools, and plans that align with the company’s goals and objectives, while maintaining sustained supply in a highly dynamic environment.
• Direct activities of all functions involved in planning and purchasing of materials and capital equipment; partner with internal teams on inventory management of acquired elements.
• Manage the ECO/MCO change order, together with product life cycle and engineering; ensure process is articulated effectively for vendors and becomes integrated with Engineering and Manufacturing in a co‑development environment setting.
• Experience and knowledge of assisting with a large matrix of sourcing and category management initiatives within the mechanical, electrical and electronics domain at a global level, prioritizing tasks efficiently, and communicating complex matters to all levels of the business restore effectively.
• Develop & execute strategic agreements (NDA/JDA/MSA) alongside legal counsel that support business initiatives and expectations taking into account fixed and variable costs, lead‑times, schedules, manufacturing capacities, and IP protection.
• Source, develop, qualify and maintain vendor relationships and associated negotiated agreements in collaboration with the technical teams and in compliance with policies and controls, ensuring timely delivery of quality goods and services.
• Oversee the input, management, and update of master data into SAP/Jaggaer supplier master data for new product launch platforms.
• Strong negotiation skills with ability to reduce costs with sole and single source suppliers, both as the leader of a cross‑functional negotiation team or independently.
• Strategize the purchase order process and ensure proper tracking and documentation of all procurement activities including monitoring core procurement systems.
• Manage and develop best practicewissen sourcing strategies within the global supplier landscape to include new suppliers as well as evaluation of current supply base to support TKE new product business line.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required (or 5 years of NPI sourcing experience).
• Master of Business Administration or equivalent advanced degree a plus.
• P.M., CPSM, мил, CPSD, or equivalent procurement certification is a plus.
• Project Management Certification is a plus.
• 10+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience within the elevator industry preferred, or alternatively automotive, aerospace, or consumer goods manufacturing industry is required.
• Superior project monitoring skills, attention to detail, understanding business processes, and communication are important for this role.
• Superior ability to independently plan, coordinate, and execute work with autonomy, and communicate effectively progress to senior leaders and subordinates through excellent presentation skillsitrag.
• Superior understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain business processes (Demand and Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Lifecycle Management).
• Well‑versed in TCO analysis to ensure data‑driven analytics tied to component and supplier selection, in a product‑based ecosystem.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills; exceptional communications skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple projects/resources simultaneously.

Provided they meet all…