Global Category Manager, Non-Metallics, Resins, Molded Components

5 hours ago


Rosemont, Illinois, United States Regal Rexnord Full time
Job Summary

This role reports to the Director of Category Management and is responsible for the strategic management of our global non-metallics product category. The successful candidate will provide global category leadership, aligning with segment and regional category teams and working closely with segment and divisional product leaders, operations, and other key stakeholders to deploy strategies that drive value and sustainability in our supply chain.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and drive a category strategy for non-metallics, including resins, urethanes, and molded components, through strategic sourcing partnerships, negotiations, and strategy implementation.
  • Lead supplier management strategy, including supplier development, supply base consolidation, cost reduction roadmaps, and implementation of supplier segmentation plans.
  • Partner with business segments to influence the strategic direction of the category strategy, including design criteria and directed sourcing requirements.
  • Lead the effort to achieve and maintain alignment in the value chain between suppliers and end customers in all aspects, including form, fit, function, price, and delivery requirements.
  • Strategically support divisions within the larger function of global supply chain.
  • Manage, track, and report key drivers and market trends from a historical and forecasting perspective.
  • Establish and implement countermeasures to compensate for negative performance and market trends.
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the category total cost, including an integrated view of tooling and component costs as part of the category strategy.
  • Partner with operational purchasing teams to ensure period-over-period process improvements.
  • Drive innovation and a focus on continuous improvement within the supply chain organization.
  • Responsible for timely reporting to agreed-on KPIs and presenting strategic sourcing plans, activities, and successes to the Senior Leadership Team.
Requirements
  • BA or BS degree required, preferably in Supply Chain/Operations management. Master's Degree/MBA desired.
  • 8+ years of direct supply chain, operations, distribution, or related experience, with several years being in a category management or procurement of resins and molded components.
  • Deep industry expertise in resins and polymers, including roles in sourcing/supply chain, managing a diverse set of resin and polymer sub-categories.
  • Deep understanding of resin and polymer supply base, cost drivers, market dynamics, and cost management/reduction strategies.
  • Experience with direct material sourcing on a global scale, with multi-tier supplier relationship management.
  • Outstanding analytical skills with the ability to use a structured approach to understand, analyze, and solve complex problems/issues.
  • Ability to develop working partnerships with senior executives across the business and to challenge and influence them to create change.
  • Cross-functional/cross-departmental outlook, working across a decentralized organization.
  • Strong written communication and excellent oral presentation skills, and the ability to present convincingly at senior levels.
Travel and Language
  • Approximately 30% travel, including international.
  • English language proficiency.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA).
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays.
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions.
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.
  • Paid Leaves.
  • Tuition Assistance.


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