Supply Chain Category Manager

2 months ago

chesterfield, United States Silgan Plastics Full time

For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest.


SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Supply Chain Category Manager oversees, analyzes, and executes the sourcing activities for key services and raw materials across 19 Silgan Plastics manufacturing sites. In addition, the Supply Chain Manager may manage selective sourcing needs across other Silgan businesses. Success in this role involves influencing both leadership and suppliers to execute category strategies through robust collaboration, commercial acumen, and strategic planning. This will be achieved through close collaboration with operational and financial leaders within cross-functional teams. This position plays a vital role in shaping the company’s procurement strategy and success.


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage the relationship with prospective and strategic suppliers to ensure operational efficiency, cost effectiveness, and cultivate partnerships that are crucial for business success and growth.
  • Develop and execute strategies for managing indirect procurement categories (e.g. MRO, facilities, capital equipment, and professional services) to optimize cost efficiency and supplier performance. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive value through effective vendor management, contract negotiations and spend analysis.
  • Manage the contract management process for assigned categories to ensure compliance, enhance terms, and maximize the value from supplier agreements.
  • Lead RFP processes, evaluate proposals, negotiate contract terms and conditions, and present results and recommendations to the leadership team.
  • Conduct thorough cost analysis, seeking cost-saving opportunities, and implement strategies to optimize expenses within assigned categories.
  • Monitor market trends, industry developments, and innovation to make informed decisions regarding product sourcing and category management.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, operations (engineering), quality, finance and commercial, to ensure alignment with the category strategy. Apply project management methodologies to ensure timely and on-budget delivery, while managing risks and stakeholders’ expectations.
  • Support buyers and planners in resolving supply-related concerns and challenges.
  • Provide monthly price updates to the Pricing team to ensure ongoing alignment with costs.
  • Assess supplier performance and drive strategic improvements like reduced lead times, better quality, lower inventory, YOY cost reductions.
  • Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPI) to track effectiveness and efficiency of the procurement function.
  • Drive continuous improvement throughout procurement.

AUTHORITY LEVEL (if applicable): N/A

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Purchasing, Supply Chain or a related field.


EXPERIENCE:

Required: 5-10 years of relevant experience in Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, preferably in a packaging or manufacturing environment.


SKILLS:

Required:

  • Conduct business with the highest degree of ethical standards.
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Result-oriented individual with strong analytical/Excel skills able to transform data into actionable insights to facilitate the decision-making process.
  • Capable of working effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment with rapid pace and changes.
  • Develop a deep understanding of assigned categories, market dynamics, and their impact on the business.
  • ERP systems knowledge (Oracle experience preferred).
  • Ability to develop should-cost and cost of ownership models.
  • Demonstrated track record of successfully leading negotiations and delivering tangible results for the organization.


LIMITATIONS & DISCLAIMER:


The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.


Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.


Silgan Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.


Silgan Plastics is a drug-free workplace.

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