- Evaluating broad purchasing practices, quotes and reviews cost/price and value analysis to select, reviews alternative suppliers
- Building and managing high level supplier relationships: communicating supplier performance & gaps to goals, and outlining improvement to ensure business objectives are met
- Ensuring supplier training for relevant processes and procedures
- Establishing and managing strategic sourcing goals and metrics for cost reduction, supplier performance, and sourcing decisions
- Researching and evaluating the benefits of contracts, open-market purchases and out-sourcing
- Negotiating, writing and verifying legal issues of supply agreements
- Recommending and implementing changes in processes or procedures for assigned areas
- Defining, resolving, and providing permanent solutions to systemic supplier performance issues
- Leading continuous cost reduction / value improvement activity by developing and executing projects, competitively quoting, conducting negotiations, and developing/executing cost models
- Developing and implementing communication plans to key stakeholders
- A proven leader that can inspire and motivate others towards a common goal
- The ability to see the enterprise overall and persuade others to adopt ideas and visions
- Display persistence and resilience while navigating change in an ever changing environment
- Strong negotiation skills and being comfortable in an uncomfortable situation
- Open and honest communication, while being highly motivated to drive new ideas and creative approaches to problem solve
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field OR equivalent experience and education
- Minimum of five, with seven or more preferred, years of experience in purchasing or related field
- Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
- Proficiency with SAP
- Experience with indirect category management such as: travel & entertainment, capital purchases, IT expenditure, legal and HR services, MRO integration, expense management, payment processing & quality control
- Comprehensive knowledge of strategic sourcing and supply strategies, purchasing function concepts and of supplier commodity processes and practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing, presentations and interactions with diverse groups of people inside and outside of the corporation
- Ability to work in a team environment and to build and manage business relationships
- Ability to lead sophisticated partnership arrangements
- % of Travel: up to 25%
- How often: monthly
- Where: domestic
- Wauwatosa, WI (hybrid eligible)
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Director Procurement, Category Management
2 weeks ago
Johnson Controls Milwaukee, United States**What you will do** · As the Director of Procurement you will lead a team of Global Category Managers who would be responsible for strategic sourcing of Mechanical & Chemical categories such as Compressors, Pumps, Valves, Electric Heaters, Refrigerants, Fire Suppression Chemical ...
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Category Manager
4 days ago
Johnson Controls International Milwaukee, United States· What you will do · As a Global Category Manager you will be working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and lead implementation of global category procurement strategies for the Indirect Procurement Facilities/MRO categories. You will also lead both traditional and ...
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Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Molson Coors Milwaukee, United StatesRequisition ID: 29640 · A Career in Beer and Beyond: · Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life's moments. We've been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio th ...
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Category Manager
3 days ago
Staffing Matches Milwaukee, United StatesOverview · We are looking for a hybrid Category Manager In this role you will do category management for castings and forging, as well as some fabrication and machining. You can be based near Milwaukee, WI or in Longview TX. This position is onsite 2 days a week, and remote 3 da ...
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Category Manager
6 days ago
Staffing Matches Milwaukee, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionOverviewWe are looking for a hybrid Category Manager In this role you will be responsible for castings and forging, as well as some fabrication and machining. You can be based near Milwaukee, WI or in Longview TX. This position is onsite 2 days a ...
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Category Manager
2 days ago
Staffing Matches Milwaukee, United StatesOverview · We are looking for a hybrid Category Manager In this role you will do category management for castings and forging, as well as some fabrication and machining. You can be based near Milwaukee, WI or in Longview TX. This position is onsite 2 days a week, and remote 3 da ...
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Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Johnson Controls International Milwaukee, United StatesWhat you will do · As a Global Category Manager you will be working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and lead implementation of global category procurement strategies for the Indirect Procurement Facilities/MRO categories. You will also lead both traditional and no ...
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Category Manager
3 days ago
GE Healthcare Milwaukee, United StatesJob Description Summary · The Category Manager is responsible to develop, implement and lead the sourcing strategy and operating plan for selected suppliers in our Maternal Infant Care business. The scope of the role is managing $45M spend, 30 suppliers worldwide across two desi ...
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Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Molson Coors Beverage Company Milwaukee, United StatesCategory Manager - CAPEX · Date: Apr 19, 2024 · Location: · Milwaukee, WI, US · Requisition ID: 29640 · **A Career in Beer?and Beyond:?** · Our purpose at Molson Coors?Beverage?Company is to?brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all lifes moments.? Weve?been brewing ...
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Category Manager
3 days ago
Staffing Matches Milwaukee, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionOverviewWe are looking for a hybrid Category Manager In this role you will do category management for castings and forging, as well as some fabrication and machining. You can be based near Milwaukee, WI or in Longview TX. This position is onsite 2 ...
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Category Manager, Software
4 days ago
Johnson Controls International Milwaukee, United StatesWhat you will do · As the Category Manager, Software you will lead contract negotiations and support for Corp IT Enterprise focused on GP, Finance, and HR categories. You will also Co-Develop and implement a Software and Technology category strategy consistent with company proces ...
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Category Manager, Software
1 week ago
Johnson Controls International Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAs the Category Manager, Software you will lead contract negotiations and support for Corp IT Enterprise focused on GP, Finance, and HR categories. You will also Co-Develop and implement a Software and Technology category strategy consistent with company processes and objectives. ...
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Category Manager, Software
2 days ago
Johnson Controls International Milwaukee, United StatesWhat you will doAs the Category Manager, Software you will lead contract negotiations and support for Corp IT Enterprise focused on GP, Finance, and HR categories. You will also Co-Develop and implement a Software and Technology category strategy consistent with company processes ...
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Indirect Category Manager
3 weeks ago
Accede Solutions Inc. Milwaukee, United StatesIndirect Category Manager · Qualifications · 5+ years experience in Indirect Category Management · Experience with sourcing of Manufacturing Spend categories; sense of urgency, strong critical thinking, and analytical skills · Able to act and make independent decisions as wel ...
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Global Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Trisearch Milwaukee, United StatesThis position reports to the Director of Category Management and is responsible for the strategic management of our global laminations and stampings category. This position will provide global category leadership, aligning with segment and regional category teams and working clos ...
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Regional Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Xylem Milwaukee, United StatesWere Hiring for a Regional Category Manager Plastics, Resins and Cables · If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated ...
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Director of Category Management
2 weeks ago
FIS Management Services LLC Milwaukee, United StatesDirector of Category Management - MILWAUKEE, WI, · Job Information · Job Order ID : · WI3494102 · # of Positions : · 1 · Bachelor's Degree · Experience Required : · Training : · Duration : · Shift : · Unspecified · 40 · Job Description · JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB DESCRIPTION Positi ...
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Category Manager Senior
1 week ago
Jobs for Humanity Milwaukee, United StatesCompany Description · Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with FIS Global to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life. · Company Name: FIS Global · Job Description · Full time, Experienced (relevant combo of work an ...
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Indirect Category Manager
3 days ago
Accede Solutions Inc. Milwaukee, United StatesThis Indirect Category Manager - Manufacturing Categories reports to the Director of Indirect Strategic Sourcing and is responsible for the strategic management of sourcing and program deployment of manufacturing categories indirect materials and services such as MRO, Facility Se ...
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Category Manager Senior
1 week ago
Jobs for Humanity Milwaukee, United StatesCompany Description · Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with FIS Global to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life. · Company Name: FIS Global · Job Description · Position Type : · Full time · Type Of Hire : ...
Category Manager - Milwaukee, United States - Briggs & Stratton
Description
-As an Indirect Category Manager your goal is to lead a set of commodities and services in the development and implementation of strategic indirect sourcing activities across the enterprise. You'll execute the strategic sourcing process for assigned products and services by data gathering, identifying suppliers, quote preparation, supplier qualification, and gap analysis to make robust decisions regarding supplier selection and sourcing needs. In addition, you'll develop global commodity sourcing strategies, be responsible for managing supplier relationships and performance, and lead cost reduction for assigned products and services.
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Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.
Category Manager professionals in Milwaukee
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Colleen Anderson
I take everyday as an opportunity to learn, grow and build relationships.