Remote/Hybrid, Category Manager CAPEX In Pittsburgh, PA - WorkStaff USA Staffing Agency LLC

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About the job Remote/Hybrid, Category Manager CAPEX In Pittsburgh, PAPostJobMatches By WorkStaff USA is a leading staffing agency in the job placement industry, providing top-notch professionals to facilities across the country.

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We are seeking a Remote/Hybrid Category Manager, CAPEX for our client in Pittsburgh, PA.There will be scheduled work from home days.

This position will be required to come to the office three days peCategory Manager for our client in Pittsburgh, PA.There will be scheduled week and work from home two days per week.

The Category Manager CapEx (Capital Expenditures) is responsible for managing the procurement activities of capital equipment, building, infrastructure and services from manufacturers across the globe at the best overall value.

The Category Manager CapEx is a key member of the central Extrusions Procurement team. The individual holding this position will report directly to the VP Procurement Hydro Extrusions and will work closely with the Investment Controlling Director and other internal stakeholders (e.g.

OpEx, Engineering, Business Unit Procurement, Plant Procurement and senior leadership).This is a global role for the CapEx category in Extrusions, working across Business Units (Extrusion Europe, Extrusion North America, Precision Tubing and Hydro Building Systems) but with a strong focus on Extrusion North America.

Therefore, the individual will also work closely with the Extrusion North America Procurement Director. The position will be preferably based in Pittsburgh.


Required Education/Experience :
Bachelors degree required. Preferred focus in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.

Minimum of 7 years of experience, although prefer 10+ years, working in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or related fieldExperience with capital equipment and services category, ideally in collaboration with OpEx and EngineeringExperience developing a strategic approach to spend categories or supply baseExperience working in a cross-functional setting to ensure all business areas (e.g.; finance, legal, operations, etc.) are providing the appropriate input to accomplish procurement goalsPreferred Skills/Qualifications :Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and video conferencing toolsExperience with Should-Cost modeling, Total Cost of Ownership, and ROI analysis preferredExperience working within a project management environmentAbility to understand technical equipment terminology and read engineering printsCPSM/CPSD/C.P.M.

certification(s) preferredJob Responsibilities:
Lead category strategy development, deployment and supplier management for Capital Equipment and Services. Analyze category trends, support business strategy and deliver improved value for money, mitigate risk and enhance quality and service.
Work closely with stakeholders (e.g. OpEx, Engineering, Plant Procurement, Business Development, Finance and other senior leadership) to understand the strategic direction, capital requirements and business priorities.

Achieve overall cost avoidance, while ensuring vendors meet all requirements for quality, project timelines, adherence to established contracts, and all Health, Safety, and Environmental considerations.

Act as a leader in managing the total cost of ownership (TCO) within the category, coordinating all procurement activities to seek alternate and innovative ideas to provide business solutions, incorporate technical requirements and specifications and create competitive advantage.

Benchmark capital costs and best practices across Business Units and plants to ensure we maximize value creation across all Hydro Extrusion.

Lead Request for Proposals, conduct fact-based negotiations with suppliers (building on supplier and industry analysis, benchmarks, cost structure analysis), review and select suppliers with whom we can build long term customer/supplier relationships.

Negotiate, draft and finalize multi-year contractual agreements establishing strong commercial, safety, sustainability, ethical and legal contract terms.

Manage major contracts and supplier relationships for the CapEx category through supplier scorecards and business reviews; measure contract compliance and other key metrics to ensure targets/ schedules are being met and value is being delivered to the business.

Act as a liaison between Extrusion stakeholders and suppliers/contractors/sub-contractors to implement contracts fulfillment and facilitate issue resolution (e.g., warranty claims, vendor delays, project budget adherence) to ensure optimal stakeholder satisfaction and business objectives.

Work closely with Investment Controlling Director and the plants to ensure all purchasing activities are conducted in accordance with proper policies and procedures.

Track execution of the projects; focusing on cost and timeline.
Ensure compliance to all Hydro Procurement Policies and all applicable laws.

Review and challenge current CapEx procedures and processes to guarantee procurement is involved at the right stages of project development and supplier outreach.

Ability to travel up to 30% as required.
CompensationBase Salary - USD $108,000 to $160,000Full-timeBenefits - FullRelocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidateCommission Compensation - NoBonus Eligible - NoOvertime Eligible - NoInterview Travel Reimbursed - YesCandidate Details7+ to 10 years experienceSeniority Level - AssociateManagement Experience Required - NoMinimum Education - Bachelor's DegreeWillingness to Travel - Occasionally

Security Clearance Required:
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