Category Manager Hybrid - Elkhart, IN, United States - The Shyft Group Careers
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Category Manager [Hybrid] | Fleet Vehicles & Services | Bristol, IN (Main)
At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.
We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands Utilimaster, Blue ArcTM EV Solutions, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red DiamondTM, and BuiltmoreTM.
Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.
Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families.
Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.
With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.
As the Category Manager for Utilimaster (A Shyft Group Brand) based at our manufacturing facility in Bristol, IN, you will spearhead value-creating sourcing decisions by identifying, developing, and implementing supplier and product value stream improvement initiatives.
You will accomplish this through effectively utilizing strategic sourcing processes, cost targeting, supplier performance management, supplier development, as well as value engineering processes.
Additionally, you will also be expected to support the business goals related to quality, technology, and cost of current products as well as support the business needs for innovative new product launches, while also mitigating supply chain risks.
Create and implement strategic product sourcing strategies in partnership with Supply Chain
Manage and drive supplier performance in the areas of quality, cost, capacity, delivery, and overall value
Rationalize and segment strategies for suppliers, categories, and parts
Ensure potential suppliers meet Utilimaster's performance requirements
Utilize your program management skills to facilitate timely implementation of sourcing items
Maintain a high level of supplier performance adding value
buy analyses
Gather and examine data for specific categories and suppliers
Bachelor's degree in Business, Materials Management, Finance, Engineering, or Operations
Extensive knowledge of business operations, finance, accounting, legal, materials management, engineering, quality, and manufacturing
A track record of performing cost analysis and negotiating supplier deals
A reputation for cultivating strong cross-functional and supplier partnerships
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally (up to 20%)
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Medical and Rx Plan
Health Savings Account
Dental and Vision Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending
Financial Security:
401 (k) Retirement Savings
Short and Long Term Disability
Educational Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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