Category Manager - Composites (Carbon Fiber, Glass, Fabrics)
- Location: Remote
- Level: Manager; Individual Contributor
- Working Situation: Remote
Our client, a fast growing and international chemicals organization, is searching for a strategic procurement professional at the Senior Buyer / Category Manager level that has specific expertise in Carbon Fiber, Glass, and/or Fiber sourcing, also defined as the Composites Category. This role will be part of a strategic sourcing group that will sit in a global team, and additionally will be overseeing an average of $150M annual spend, with the average contract size being $20M.
The Category Manager - Composites will be responsible for:
- Negotiating RFP's, MSA's, Service Agreements and other agreements
- Conducting regular reviews of supplier scorecards and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement of suppliers
- Managing complex system wide projects as it relates to equipment purchases and service agreements
- Providing detailed, constructive developmental feedback throughout the projects as well as during the performance review process
- Optimizing cash by extending supplier payment terms and/or negotiating term discounts
- Coordinating across corporate, functions, divisions to share best practices and adherence to guidelines
The Category Manager - Composites has the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or other relevant field
- 6+ years experience in composites sourcing
- Advanced contract negotiation skills