Category Manager, MRO - Durham, United States - The Accuro Group

    The Accuro Group
    The Accuro Group Durham, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Business Title: | Category Manager, MRO / EHS

    Location: Raleigh/Durham, NC 27709

    Job Type: Contract (12 M+)

    Note: Hybrid Position.

    Job Purpose:

    To support the implementation and management of a comprehensive global sourcing strategy for Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE, i.e., Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)).

    This role will partner closely with the relevant Engineering EHS, Quality, Procurement, WREF and Supply chain teams to ensure the delivery of the benefits identified. It is also responsible for strategy deployment, supplier relationship / contract management and procurement governance.

    Job Responsibilities:

    Responsible for supporting global MRO / PPE spend of $100 million annually across the Global Enterprise

    Execute and lead supplier contract performance, supplier relationship management programs and operational governance.

    Support the implementation of Global procurement initiatives, such as Buying Goods and Services, Catalogues, contract review and supplier reduction.

    Business partnering work collaboratively with EHS, Quality, WREF, site and central engineering functions, Supply Chain, and the R&D teams, where appropriate, to support in the delivery of their objectives.

    Coordinate with Site Procurement teams and the Shared Service Hub as defined by the Operating Model.

    Manage sourcing events.

    Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.

    Develop and embed processes and ways of working as they evolve.

    Conducts and monitors negotiations across the applicable categories of spend.

    Knows the sourcing and category management process and policies, with a strong handle on relevant market trends and context.

    Good understanding of Site operational, engineering processes and procedures.

    Awareness and adherence to risk/regulatory/compliance requirements.

    Implements procurement strategies to maximize supplier leverage.

    Researches, evaluates, and selects suppliers.

    Skills & Experience Required:

    Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business, or Finance

    5 years relevant Procurement and/or operational experience working in global or multi-regional Pharmaceutical, Consumer Healthcare or FMCG environment.

    Demonstrated ability in managing categories is required, particularly with respect to developing & implementing strategies, stakeholder management and supplier relationship management.

    Demonstrated experience in influencing strategy and managing across multiple geographies and supply chains.

    Demonstrated experience in managing global/regional projects.

    Skilled negotiator adept at managing complex negotiations at management level with both external and internal stakeholders.