Category Leader

7 days ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Doosan Bobcat Full time
Job Information

This position entails the effective procurement of commodities used in the manufacturing or sales of Doosan Bobcat products. Commodities may include raw materials (such as steel), finished components (such as hydraulic planners), or indirect.


The position will maintain assigned accounts and partner with suppliers that will provide the quality, price and timely delivery required to meet Doosan Bobcats requirements.

Role & Responsibility

Supply Management:
Responsible for strategic development of their assigned suppliers.
Must keep abreast of market conditions and changes within the supplier's organization that may affect our relationship.
Experience with managing 1 commodity.

NPD Support:
Support the organization on all new product development programs and value analysis/value engineering programs.
Ensure that appropriate product launch plans are in place during the New Product Development phases including aftermarket.

Strategy:
Development of Commodity strategies.

Project Support:
Execution of project completion with mentoring.
Project support on cross functional teams.

General Knowledge and Skill:
Demonstrates ability to adapt to change and seeks out solutions and align with management.

Communication/soft skills:


Must be able to communication with everyone within an organization necessary for the role and escalate to sourcing leadership when needed.

Job Requirement

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields

Experience Required:
~2+years

Degree in Supply Chain may replace experience

Travel Required: 20-40%

Occasional global travel

Must be able to communicate with everyone within an organization from persons on the shop floor to CEOs of major corporations
Must practice good judgement which allows the individual to commit to the most appropriate action after considering alternate courses of action
Must have leadership skills which will allow the commodity manager to persuade others to also accept this action and help implement the action plan
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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As a part of the Doosan Group, which employs more than 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide, the company offers its customers products and solutions to help build stronger businesses and communities.

Based in Seoul, South Korea, with its North America headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, Doosan Bobcat is a leading global manufacturer of construction, agriculture, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment, attachments and services.

The company is committed to empowering people to accomplish more.


Doosan Bobcat North America is home to world-renowned brands, including Bobcat compact equipment, Doosan portable power products, Ryan and Steiner grounds maintenance equipment and Geith attachments.

Doosan Bobcat North America is a tradename of Clark Equipment Company.

Doosan is committed fostering an inclusive and a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at

Doosan is a VEVRAA federal contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans.

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