Direct Materials Category Manager

3 days ago

Lakewood, United States Collabera Full time

Direct Materials Category Manager - Electrical, Electronics, and/or Mechanical

Company: Confidential until initial phone screening

Location: Lakewood, CO. Hybrid

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Our client, a leader in medical technology, is seeking a skilled Direct Materials Category Manager with expertise in electrical, electronics, and/or mechanical procurement. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive strategic sourcing initiatives for a key supply category, contributing directly to the quality and cost-effectiveness of products that make a difference in healthcare.


Essential Duties

  • Develop and implement long-term category strategies for critical direct materials supporting our client's global manufacturing network.
  • Prepare RFx, analyze proposals, and lead cross-functional supplier selection processes, ensuring value-driven procurement.
  • Plan and execute supplier negotiations, focusing on pricing, capacity, business, and legal terms.
  • Build in-depth knowledge of category trends, including cost drivers, global pricing, supply and demand dynamics, and technical processes.
  • Drive initiatives in alternate sourcing, supplier consolidation, and localization to enhance pricing leverage and optimize cycle times.
  • Lead efforts to reduce material costs and improve overall category performance, including lead time improvements, minimum order quantity adjustments, localization, and vendor-managed inventory.
  • Develop comprehensive business cases and ROI models, effectively presenting cost-saving proposals to stakeholders.
  • Negotiate terms related to payment, delivery, inventory strategies, and lead times with key suppliers.
  • Work closely with customer-facing, operational, R&D, and Quality Engineering teams to align supplier strategies with product and customer needs.


Qualification Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA preferred.
  • Experience in a similar role within a global manufacturing company.
  • Experience in electrical, electronics, and/or mechanical categories is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of electrical components and their interaction with mechanical systems
  • Proven track record in managing supply chains in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Power BI.
  • Strong supplier relationship management and contract negotiation skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities and executive-level stakeholder management.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (advanced formulas, conditional formatting, pivot tables, data analysis), PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
  • Project management skills; PMP certification preferred.
  • Certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) are a plus.

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