Sr. Enterprise Category Leader
3 weeks ago
At Apogee Enterprises Inc., we look for people driven by a desire to contribute, be challenged and grow. Our people make Apogee a special company and are a key competitive advantage. We are looking for an Enterprise Category Leader to help us achieve our goals.This role will provide strategic thought leadership and be responsible for developing, implementing and owning the enterprise wide sourcing strategy and execution of direct material spend categories for all business units of Apogee. In this position, you will partner with business stakeholders to understand business needs and develop/execute strategic sourcing strategies to reduce total cost of ownership by leveraging world-class negotiation skills, tools and processes. This position will develop strong cross functional working relationships while executing value driven projects and implementing best practices.This role will report to the Director of Sourcing and will manage critical direct material spend categories, such as Aluminum Billet, Extrusions and Sheets.The success of the incumbent will be measured on his/her ability to support the Apogees business units in driving profitable growth, building greater alignment with customer objectives, creating long-term strategies for managing spend and achieving procurement excellence in cost, quality and service.Key Responsibilities:Developing and executing fully integrated long-term strategic plans that meet organizational objectivesMaintaining continuous in-depth knowledge of market conditions, industry trends, and developing technologiesOwning all sourcing decisions including supplier evaluations, selections and competitive bid processesExecuting successful supplier transitions and implementing consignment, stocking, and 3PL solutions with suppliers to improve overall supply flexibility and responsivenessDeploying strategies using all relevant value levers to meet the total cost of ownership needs of our business and the dynamic supply needs of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. factories globallyManaging performance and strategic relationships with suppliers to influence supply capabilities, efficiency, and effectivenessDriving effective supplier performance management in alignment with business stakeholders, to include supplier business reviews, scorecards and compliance requirementsAssessing and maintaining category performance objectives and communicating periodic results to planNegotiating supply agreements to mitigate risk, establish favorable commercial terms and drive the highest levels of total cost reductionPartnering with key stakeholders to proactively identify value-driven activities that deliver productivity savings, working capital and continuous quality improvementPersonal Attributes:The successful candidate will be expected to be a high-energy, creative and resourceful self-starter who demonstrates leadership skills and instincts. He/she is highly intelligent and enthusiastic with a commitment to excellence. In terms of personal competencies, the successful candidate must be a hands-on person who possesses the best combination of strategic thinking and drive to achieve tangible business results.Education and Skills Required:Bachelor degree (Masters Degree a Plus)10+ years Sourcing & Category Management experience4+ years experience in Direct Materials categoriesCPM and/or APICS certification a plusDemonstrated knowledge and extensive experience developing and executing category strategies, supplier negotiations and supplier managementExperience leading complex, global, project teams within businessStrong track record of driving operational improvements to support the business strategyAdditional Qualifications:Strong communication and leadership skills dealing with a global cross-functional teamAbility to work comfortably in a matrixed organizational environmentPeople management & developmentExcellent teaming abilitiesStellar negotiation skillsDemonstrated strategic planning and executionStrong Sourcing, Supply Chain, Product Management, Engineering backgroundAbility to influence others and lead teamsDemonstrated background of building collaborative relationshipsStrong data analytics and presentation skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skills with positive persuasive attitudeJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:Monday to FridayWork Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55435#J-18808-Ljbffr
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