Category Manager - Houston, United States - Quest Global

Quest Global

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world's fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries.

We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all.

If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we're eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

Roles & Responsibilities:

Execute auctions and sourcing events etc. as needed (RFI/RFQ/RFP)
Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop quotes for engineering projects
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers in coordination with other business functions such as Engineering, Sales, Production, Procurement, etc.
Vet new suppliers to ensure compliance with DQ requirements, standards, and quality controls
Conduct supplier analysis evaluate potential suppliers, and with mínimal supervision coordinate the overall supplier qualification process.
Negotiate with suppliers to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to support overall business goals and provide the Company with a competitive advantage
Perform supplier performance QBR's in accordance with DQ standards for quality, delivery, service, and cost.
Perform vendor management reviews to help maintain key supplier compliance requirements Maintain and update agreements

- review best strategies moving forward.

Evaluate and recommend purchasing and sourcing decisions to management.
Maintain preferred sources/suppliers within ERP software
Assist in development, review, and maintenance of processes, procedures, and guidelines to improve those currently used within DQ.
Others as needed/required within DQ teams.

Skills:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
Experience negotiating and managing vendor contracts
Strong communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills (builds relationships) required
Multilevel drawings reading and technical competence (required)
Strong negotiation skills

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