Sr. Category Manager, Plastics
3 weeks ago
Sr. Category Manager, Plastics
Date: May 23, 2024
Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28273
Company: Jeld-Wen Inc.
JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Sr. Category Manager, Plastics to join our growing team.
THE ROLE
As a valued member of the rapidly growing global procurement team, the Sr. Category Manager will lead the management of assigned commodities for the North American region. This person will establish and implement short and long term strategies for continued cost reduction and value improvement and also responsible for negotiating all major contracts and agreements within the category and delivering the best value to JELD-WEN.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is shaping global procurement policies and strategy across JELD-WEN. The incumbent will take ownership of an assigned commodity and deliver on agreed upon KPIs for that category. Our global procurement team sources commodities including;
Glass Metals Plastics Logs & Lumber Boards & Doors Chemicals Door & Window Hardware Molding & Millwork PackagingPrinciple Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for all commercial relationships with suppliers within the assigned category areas, securing targeted levels of cost, quality, delivery precision, sustainability, etc. Develop and implement approved category strategies that actively search for performance improvement and cost reduction opportunities by understanding customer needs, supply market trends and innovation. Drive value by implementing strategic sourcing and enterin into cost effective Supply Agtreements that fulfill supply requirements within the assigned categories. Manage the total lifecycle of a supplier contract, including submission to legal, expiration alerts, etc. within the categories assigned. Responsible for supplier performance and rating based on Key Performance Metrics (KPI) for Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Find and devlop new suppliers, as required, according to JELD-WEN supplier guidelines. Conduct detailed demand, spend, cost and market analysis and a structured approach to tendering and negotiating with suppliers given the assigned commodity strategy. Segment suppliers and manage supplier relationships to drive supplier development and integration for existing, new and potential suppliers. Serve as the SME for commodity price trends that impact the assigned categories and advise the business on future impact.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong foundational knowledge and acumen in procurement and category management Professional knowledge to support, advise and deliver on the strategy underpinning global sourcing efforts and deliver on key KPIs Project management skills including excellent planning, time management, decision making and organization skills Advanced Software skillset to include M/S Powerpoint, Excel and Power BI Skilled in building effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers by taking a customer-focused approach Exemplary ability to analyze, evaluate and report procurement information and data to inform management decisions and track outcomes Self-motivated and results oriented, with a bias to action Commitment to own professional developmentEducation and Experience
An expectation of 10+ years of advanced education and work experience or equivalent depth of experience in a senior level sourcing role within a high volume global manufacturing business is required A strong background in global sourcing with the ability to negotiate complex contracts and aggressively drive value into the supply chain An expectation of 5+ years’ or equivalent depth of experience with medium value ($50MM+) and complex spend is required Extensive experience in complex contract negotiation Demonstrable experience of Value Analysis/Value Engineering processesCOMPETENCIES / BEHAVIORS
Commodity/Category Management Subject Matter Expertise in a Window/Door commodity Detail Oriented Influencing without Authority Project Management KPI Oriented Decisive Thinker Curious Driven to Deliver Ethics/Integrity #LI-LP1
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About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
JELD-WEN is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the company operates facilities in 16 countries in North America and Europe and employs approximately 18,000 people. Since 1960, the JELD-WEN team has been committed to making quality products that create safe and sustainable environments for customers, associates and local communities. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide; LaCantina™ and VPI™ in North America; and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit jeld-wen.com.
In 2022, Newsweek named JELD-WEN as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies.
What We Offer
Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.
JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.
JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
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