Category Leader, It - Kohler, United States - Kohler

Kohler

Verified Company

Kohler, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Work Mode:
Remote_

Location:
Remote in US

Opportunity
Responsible for financial and operational performance within specified areas of the IT category. Responsible for negotiating XaaS, telecom, equipment, and/or services agreements globally, at a corporate level, for all business units. Accountable for supplier selection decisions within category and projects. Prepares and evaluates supplier quotations and services to determine the most competitive solution based upon total cost of ownership. Familiar with a variety of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures.

Specific Responsibilities

Lead the development of Category Strategy
Deliver on risk reduction goals and increases to service levels
Support the management of existing vendor relationships and performance
Evaluate and support the additions of new vendors and technology as needed
Identify, plan, and execute projects and initiatives focused on delivering cost reduction
Proactively identify future areas of opportunity to address cost, building a pipeline of value to be executed through a variety of professional sourcing approaches
Manage and defend against unforeseen cost increases using various negotiation tactics to minimize unfavorable impacts to Kohler
Support strategic project execution
Crossfunctional RFx development, rollout, and evaluation; including supplier selection, proposal analysis, and negotiation
Identify contractual needs and establish agreements that accommodate

Skills/Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or Engineering
Minimum 10 years of professional experience and 7 years of IT purchasing experience
Experience independently managing contracts and projects >$1M in annual spend
Experience utilizing supplier management platforms (Jaggaer a plus)

LI-Remote

LI-SM1

_ Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future._

Why Work at Kohler Co.?

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services.

We understand that it takes investment in our associates' development to make that happen.

So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual's personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more

On November 6, Kohler Co.

announced the strategic decision to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity as the majority investment partner.

Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting the acceleration of long-term growth strategies for both organizations.

Talent and operational transition plans are underway, and Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity expect the agreement to close in the first half of 2024.Thank you for your interest in joining our growing team as we embark on the next phase of growth
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