Category Manager II, Supply Transformation

Position: Category Manager II, Supply Transformation - The Toro Company
As a
** Commodity Category Manager II**, you will transform TTC supply base through vision, market research, strategy, and rapid execution of sourcing events, negotiations, contracts, and supplier transitions.  Deliver best in class supply chains for targeted commodities that are highly competitive in total cost of ownership (TCO) with industry leading quality and delivery performance.

* This role will be based at the Bloomington, MN Toro's International Corporate Headquarters.  Fully remote is not available at this time.
* The current team works 3-days on campus, with optional 2-days remote.
* Typical office environment as it pertains to lighting, temperature, and noise level when in administrative/operations offices.
* This position will work closely with key channel partners and must collaborate among a wide variety of internal teams including marketing, retail and sales channels, business segments and more.
* Travel 5% on average, up to 10% during peak, domestic and international, an related expense reporting duties.
* Lead commodity strategy development for assigned commodities that incorporates customer requirements, product requirements, market conditions, business risk, and supplier capabilities to identify short term, midterm, and long term action plans to transform supply base.
* Execute defined action plans to deliver bottom line savings for the business and ensure top level performance.
* Deliver significant improvements in cost productivity, spend under contract, and supply consolidation.
* Communicate on a continuous basis with internal customers to understand business objectives, expectations and specific requirements.
* Challenge internal stakeholders to prioritize and focus needs vs. wants to consolidate suppliers across a multidivisional enterprise.
* Develop and maintain knowledge of market conditions, trends, sources of supply and supplier capabilities for materials, equipment and services within assigned commodities.
* Host kickoff events to set expectations with current and potential suppliers in assigned categories.
* Lead sourcing negotiations with all levels of supplier contacts to establish terms of contracts, memorandum of understanding and schedule agreements.
* Define and track appropriate metrics for total cost reduction, provide data and input to business and corporate metrics and forecasts.
* Establish sources and alternate sources of supply to enhance means of meeting purchase requirements and achieving best total delivered cost, quality, service, and technology.
* Develop, maintain and strengthen long-term supplier relationships.
* Provide work direction to buyers and analysts as needed.
* Interfacing with commodity buyer, supplier quality engineer, advanced sourcing managers, product managers, engineering, legal, manufacturing facilities and suppliers.  This position is responsible for strategic sourcing activities for the assigned set of commodities.
* Frequent collaboration with engineers and the legal team on contract language (ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, blueprints and/or schematics required).
* Mechanical aptitude is helpful.
* Travel 5% on average, up to 10% during peak, domestic and international, an related expense reporting duties.
* Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain or Business required.
* Minimum of 5 years of supply chain experience required.
* A strategic mindset, with demonstrated success with complicated negotiations.
* Demonstrated experience in: negotiation, forecasting, leading cross-functional teams, working with various levels of management, understanding commodity markets, partnering with engineers, and working with and developing international vendors.
* Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Prior experience with frequent collaboration with engineers and the legal team on contract language (ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, blueprints and/or schematics).
* Excellent written and verbal communications.
* Strong interpersonal, facilitation and team leadership skills.
* Strong analytical abilities and research skills, including using internet sources as a resource.
* Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints.
* Understanding of enterprise purchasing and planning systems such as SAP and analytical tools.
* Experience in sourcing parts/assemblies globally (Mexico, India, China and Europe) strongly desired.
* Sourcing technical and mechanical/electrical equipment-related components or equivalent preferred but not required (Electrical, Power Train, Engines, Seats, Wheels, etc.) is helpful but not required.
* Master's degree preferred,  in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain or Business.
* Institute of Supply Management (ISM) certification (CPSM, CPM) or equivalent, preferred.
*** Competitive Salary*** **–
** A reasonable salary estimate is $103,000-$130,000 for this opportunity.
The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not…