Category Manager - Cincinnati, United States - Baxters North America Inc

Baxters North America Inc Cincinnati, United States

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Job Description

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and deliver procurement category management for assigned areas effectively and efficiently. Lead and deliver end to end purchasing and support activities that meet operational and commercial targets which drive value creation for BNA.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead development of category plans in operational areas that support business goals and plans, are commercially strong and demonstrate insight based on strong analysis of BNA needs and supplier markets. Strategies may include development and execution of RFPs, negotiation, make/buy analysis, etc.
Input to S&OP+ business Step 3 processes as required for Supply Planning and provide procurement cost and delivery inputs to the new business planning and budgetary processes.
Lead end to end supplier activities, including sourcing, supplier management, and supplier contractual and performance negotiations for responsible areas.
Deliver expected annual PPV results committed in category plan in a timely fashion. Provide accurate project tracking and results reporting including regular or periodic communications.
Lead supplier performance management reporting meetings, and lead implementation of delivery timing, forecast feasibility and cost outcomes. Builds strategic supplier relationships that deliver competitive advantage to BNA.
Manage operational risks and communicate/escalate as appropriate.
Contribute to the development and use of procurement policies and processes.
Ensure BNA is taking optimum advantage of its global supply market knowledge and the Procurement team's experience through knowledge capture and sharing. Lead team brainstorming as a method of problem-solving.
Build trusted relationships with operational teams and be involved in all stages of supplier activities. Be viewed as the "go to" person for knowledge of suppliers, purchased category markets and insights on how BNA can deliver best value for the business.
Work effectively with regional/global counterparts to ensure the BNA team can deliver best value in operational categories and share knowledge across areas.
Provide support to operational and end user colleagues in understanding and executing their role and accountabilities in managing suppliers.
Apply market intelligence effectively in all procurement activities and apply all pertinent technologies.
Assumes Senior Category Manager's duties as required.
Will be assigned other projects or duties as needed.

Principal Accountabilities

A. Delivery of Materials Value through Procurement sourcing strategies and contracts

Procure raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials, equipment and services for responsible category areas.
Supply sourcing agreements over the 0-3 yr. planning/sourcing horizon
Monitor in conjunction with Supply Planning production plans and material inventories to ensure optimization and cash delivery.

B. Growth/Profit Strategy

Assist in planning for new product introduction ingredient sourcing and other materials
Measure and evaluate supplier performance for assigned categories for PPV and other forms of financial rebates
Analyze and recommend sourcing actions to improve profitability/earnings
Risk mitigations for inflationary pressures developed in conjunction with Supply Planning and S&OP+.
Monitor supplier performance and course correct for poorly performing suppliers.

C. Supply Chain Strategies

Development of optimum Supply Chain lead-times, material obsolescence and purchases
Research supplier base to consider external planning performance benchmarks, new supplier evaluation for cost improvement over time
Develop strategies for future business sourcing capacity needs and lead-time management to ensure minimal production schedule changes
Establish and publish monthly supplier performance reports and maintain associated dashboards/metrics for assigned categories

D. Tactical Supply Execution

Analyse, study, and interpret procurement performance of supplies to factories/production lines within BNA
Maintain tight and timely communication links to and from the plants and provide communications to business teams for procurement market volatility and ingredient availability which can affect production schedules and customer deliveries
Provide feedback to internal customer account teams
Provide functional expertise for annual budgeting and cost risk management

Mission Critical Competencies

Analytical Capability, Critical Thinking
Planning and Organizing
Reliability
Decision Making
Drive for Results
Flexibility

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge

Supply Chain & Manufacturing
Financial Acumen
Communication skills
Business savvy
Negotiation skills
Problem Solving
Business Systems, ERP and software tools for procurement optimization

Key Experiences

Procurement, Supply Chain Planning or Logistics function (5-7 years) preferred.
Will consider applicants with significant job experience.

Desired Education

An undergraduate degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business Management.

Decision Making Authority and Impact

New Raw or packaging item management and sourcing
Contractual terms management and supplier negotiation
Visibility of supply issues and calling out delivery risks to cost, service, inventory
Activity expediting and creativity in problem solving
New Business Plans
Materials / Item rationalization candidates

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