- Create and implement the procurement category strategy
- Own and manage supplier relationships; lead supplier performance management across the supplier network
- Develop the supply network (existing & new suppliers) to create access to technologies and sources
- Identify and drive strategic sourcing initiatives
- Lead contract negotiations to deliver the required service and performance levels
- Engage with stakeholders to understand and serve the needs of the business
- Assess supply risks and develop appropriate mitigation plans
- Perform supplier and market analysis and provide insights to stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in technical field (engineering, science) or supply chain management
- Minimum 5 years or more experience in strategic sourcing/category management
- Strategic mindset capable of embedding and aligning procurement process and goals with overall business objectives and anticipating future market trends and challenges
- Capability to drive difficult negotiations to successful outcomes
- Skilled leader of and participant in cross-functional projects
- Demonstrated ability to create and implement a sourcing strategy
- Demonstrated ability to hold others accountable, both within teams and with suppliers
- Ability to travel up to 20%
- Degree in chemical engineering or chemistry
- Experience with chemicals
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Category Manager - Elkton, United States - W. L. Gore & Associates
Description
About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join our team. In this role, you will ensure reliable supply of chemical raw materials and contract manufacturing for the synthesis and formulation of coatings and adhesives. This Associate develops the category strategy and leads its implementation and execution. This category supports manufacturing operations for the Fabrics.This position will be located at our Elk Mills 1 facility in Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.
Responsibilities:
What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at
We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
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