Category Manager

4 weeks ago

Schaumburg, United States Primient Full time
Category Manager - Labor & Services

Schaumburg or Decatur, IL

Who we are:

Primient is a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to our people and our planet.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Category Manager for Labor & Services is under the direction of Global Category Manager that has responsibility for strategic sourcing of Labor & Services for the Primient manufacturing sites. The Category Manager will work with internal stakeholders to implement and execute regional procurement strategies. This role will also strategically manage supplier spend to identify opportunities that drive sustainable improvement in cost, quality, service and innovation.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Deliver value to the business by improving quality and service, mitigating supply risks, reducing total costs, and focusing on continuous improvement through supplier management activities.
  • Work collaboratively with operations and finance teams to execute strategic sourcing opportunities.
  • Develop influential and positive stakeholder relationships to ensure regional compliance which includes participating in cross functional category sourcing teams.
  • Competitively tender subcategories to deliver against annual operating plans.
  • Manage Labor & Service regional spend for services including mechanical, electrical, industrial cleaning, equipment rental and lease, etc.
  • Ensure robust commercial arrangements meet applicable business, legal, sustainability and ethical requirements.
  • A role model both within the organization and the wider market creates a culture of honesty, integrity and trust.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

The person is a self-starter with a proven track record in Procurement and Category management in blue chip companies, preferably with manufacturing experience. With experience in building mutual relationships with key suppliers, this person will effectively establish relationships with business leaders, matching innovative solutions to meet their needs. Their experience will have been gained ideally in a fast paced, dynamic industry where the emphasis is on relationships, solution benefit, meeting challenging targets and delivering business needs.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
  • Global and regional Procurement teams
  • Global and regional Finance
  • Key operations and business unit managers
  • Key Primient category stakeholders
  • Process Improvement Teams
  • Suppliers / Contractors
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
  • Savings delivery versus plan
  • Development of a robust savings opportunity pipeline
  • Category specific performance
  • Timeliness and accuracy
  • Risk mitigation
  • Stakeholder satisfaction
  • Supplier Performance
  • Support the Supplier Qualification Process
  • Supplier Safety Performance, as appropriate to the category
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
  • Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS); preferred degrees in Economics/Engineering/Business
  • 3+ years of experience managing categories for an industrial company
  • Experience managing a spend portfolio of $50M+
  • Experience in a multi-national organization is preferred
  • Ability to execute against a comprehensive category strategy
  • Ability to work collaboratively with operations, finance and procurement teams to identify and implement strategic sourcing opportunities
  • Experience in global and regional markets; Understanding of market trends and effect on category and business
  • Ability to communicate throughout all levels of the organization
  • Strong negotiations skills
  • Knowledge of the strategic sourcing process and practical application to sourcing projects with a history of achieving YOY savings
  • Ability to work within and influence cross-functional teams
  • Strong communications and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and project management skills
  • Proficient in using technology and tools, including SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Take ownership and support/drive Primient safety culture
Location

This position can be located in our office in Decatur, Illinois or Schaumburg, IL.

What we offer you:

At Primient, you will have the opportunity to drive end-to-end solutions, while owning a high level of accountability and ownership. Additionally, we offer....
  • Eligible for Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits from Day 1
  • 401k Matching
  • Bonus Program
  • A chance to make dynamic, substantive change in a growing company


Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are passionate believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, thrive and progress.

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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