Global Category Manager

2 weeks ago

Decatur, Illinois, United States Primient Full time
Job Title: Global Category Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Global Category Manager to lead our Labor and Services category strategy. This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing and procurement strategies to deliver improved value for money, reduce risk, improve quality and service.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop category-specific strategies for Labor and Services to deliver improved value for money, reduce risk, improve quality and service.
  • Ensure all contractors and suppliers processes, work methods are always safe and with adequate safety controls, meeting Primient's safety standards.
  • Interface with key plant operations, Plant managers, Maintenance and Engineering stakeholders and senior leadership to understand the strategic direction, labor requirements and business priorities.
  • Manage the Req Management process ensuring plant labor requirements are made with cost-effective solutions.
  • Analyze category trends, create multi-year strategic sourcing strategies, and develop programs that provide a competitive advantage to the business.
  • Manage the procurement process - RFI/RFQ/RFPs, negotiations, etc. - for all Labor and Services projects.
  • Develop robust commercial arrangements that meet Primient's business, legal, sustainability and ethical requirements.
  • Directly manage contracts and suppliers for Plant Labor & Services, including leased and rental equipment, through supplier scorecards, quarterly business reviews.
  • Ensure all purchasing activities are conducted in accordance with proper procedures and protocols.
  • Act as a liaison between Primient stakeholders and suppliers/contractors/sub-contractors to implement contracts fulfillment.
  • Provide regular and appropriate Plant and Labor Services category communications to stakeholders.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required with educational concentration in supply chain, engineering, business administration or a related field.
  • Professional certifications in Supply Chain or Procurement (SCMP/CPSM) or Project Management preferred.
Experience:
  • 10+ years in strategic sourcing / Contractor Labor Procurement Experience.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; understanding of total system cost concepts.
  • Experience with Should Cost, TCO and ROI analysis/review.
  • Experience with developing strong customer/stakeholder relationships and partnerships.
  • Subject matter expertise in Plant Labor and related services.
  • Experience managing a Plant Labor spend portfolio of $175M+.
  • Project management and change management knowledge.
Skills/Knowledge:
  • Possess good interpersonal skills, the ability to foster/build relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Strong analytical and project management skills.
  • Possess a sense of urgency and results-oriented.
  • Strong negotiations skills.
  • Ability to identify problems and root causes; suggest resolutions and drive execution.
  • Time management, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Proficiency in SAP Procurement modules.
Location:

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

What 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.

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