- Own the equipment category strategy with a special focus on solar modules and PV racking.
- Select suppliers to meet the overall goals and objectives of the business (EPC (CED) for AVL).
- Negotiate master supply agreements with suppliers in assigned categories.
- Manage supplier relationships strategically to ensure technical, manufacturing, quality, product support, and logistics needs are met and to ensure a continuity of supply.
- Manage supplier performance concerning cost, quality (PPM), OTD, velocity, and service with a monthly supplier scorecard.
- Work to introduce new suppliers/rationalize the supply base focused on the total cost of ownership.
- Work on technology roadmap with vendors and coordinate that with Nexamp internal groups (Engineering/Business Development/Innovation groups).
- Manage supplier relationships (external supplier visits, internal supplier meetings, supplier conferences, benchmarking, attending industry trade shows/conferences).
- Manage RFP process within assigned category.
- Thorough knowledge of purchasing techniques including strategic supplier concepts.
- Understanding of inventory management requirements.
- ERP knowledge and experience e.g. SAP, Oracle, JDE, Baan, Visual, etc.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Previous experience working in the development cycle of new products is a plus.
- Continuous improvement, Six Sigma concepts & methodologies, and work experience as a leader with excellent negotiation skills are a plus.
- Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
- Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
- Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
- Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
- Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
- Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.
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Category Manager - Boston, United States - Nexamp
Description
Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp
This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.
What we're looking for:
Nexamp is looking to hire a Category Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic management of assigned categories worldwide. Working cross-functionally, you will own the supplier process and performance. You'll partner with other key functional representatives from Business Development, Construction, SPM, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to ensure Nexamp's supply base is effectively serving internal and external customer needs. This role will be hybrid based out of our Chicago or Boston office. You will report to the Supply Chain Director.
What you'll do:
At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.
You'll love working here because:
Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more
Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
