Global Category Manager Job Lincolnshire area,Illinois USA,Business

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last.

Perks for you include:

Paid Vacations & Holidays
Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
Discounts on Klein Tools products
Education and Professional Development Assistance

Description

The Global Category Manager is responsible for all Supply Chain activities associated with the assigned categories. This position will develop, execute, and maintain strategies related to supplier identification and development, sourcing, supplier management, and spend optimization. This position will be closely aligned with all business units in support of new product development and inventory management.

Responsibilities

Optimize cost for assigned products, with an emphasis on cost reduction and margin improvement.

Develop sourcing strategies and lead contract negotiations.

Launch and support new product innovation and drive best practices across category.

Develop multi-year category plans for various products including spend consolidation.

Plan, organize, direct, control, and communicate all strategic sourcing activities related to assigned spend, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity/service.

Recruit, maintain and manage world-class suppliers with focus on total cost of ownership improvement.

Drive spend analysis activities identifying strategic sourcing opportunities within assigned categories and throughout the Supply Chain environment where applicable.

Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and supplier agreements for legal correctness, terms/conditions, and acceptability of items to specifications.

Prepare and present supplier scorecards and business reviews.

Develop a system to evaluate supplier quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and sourcing strategies to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service across multiple global locations.

Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability.

Pro-actively establish and implement countermeasures to negative market trends and missed objective performance.

Develop risk mitigation strategies and drive annual productivity (cost savings) projects to meet assigned targets.

Negotiate effective cash and inventory management positions with suppliers.

Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Education Requirements

Bachelors Degree (4 Year)

Years of Experience

5 to 7 years of experience required. Bachelors degree in supply chain or related field and five (5) years of procurement related experience are required. MBA preferred. CPM (certified purchasing manager) or CPIM (planning and inventory management) certification is a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project). Demonstrated understanding of lean principles and demand flow techniques. Commodity and market expertise with a high level of technical competency.

Project management, problem solving, and supplier management skills. Must be able to work and effectively communicate with all levels of the company and suppliers.

Your main focus:
· Quality
· Customer Obsession
· Innovation
· Ownership
· Teamwork This role has an annual salary range of $110,000-$135,000. In addition to salary, you’re eligible for competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Klein Tools Inc. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and location.

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at

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