Marmon Holdings
industrial
SupplyChainCategoryManager
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“Supply Chain Category Manager at Marmon Holdings. Skills: sourcing strategy, negotiations, supplier management, continuous improvement. Develops a commodity strategy for the business unit. Responsible for overall performance and direction of assigned commodities”
What You'll Achieve.
supplier consolidation; process standardization; base and variable cost reduction; transaction cost removal; process digitization; meets budget; supplier rationalization; productivity; lead-time reduction; working capital improvement; quality and delivery performance; second level savings projects; ABC targets
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills
50% travel (regular on-site presence throughout North America)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree required, Minimum of 3+ years strategic sourcing and commodity management experience, Extensive experience in implementing a Category Management and broad-based Sourcing model into an organization, with specific categories of materials, components and services, Prior experience in leading and coaching supply chain teams in multiple sites, business acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills is required, ERP implementation / significant upgrade / enhancement experience, Regulated industry experience required, CPSM certification will eventually be required
Nice to Have
MBA preferred, FRA and AAR experience strongly preferred, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement experience (certification strongly preferred), CPSM / ISM / other certifications preferred, Previous experience in a national heavy industrial manufacturing business preferred, Experience with factory support and improving sustaining operations
What You'll Do.
Develops a commodity strategy for the business unit
Responsible for overall performance and direction of assigned commodities
Develops budget goals and KPIs
Develops and executes sourcing plans
Directs and leads supplier discovery
Maintains solid supplier relationships
Takes personal responsibility for ensuring issues are resolved
Develops and optimizes executive level relationships with suppliers
Coordinates transition management and risk mitigation
Oversees assigned commodity contracts
Reviews policies and procedures
Partners with relevant Business Unit Managers
Consolidates direct and indirect suppliers
Selects and manages required suppliers
Implements processes to enable technology driven processes
Supports Berkshire Hathaway Leveraged Spend programs
Provides overall project management for key supplier transition
Manages the overall procurement of all orders
Ensures Site Buyers contribute to data maintenance
Optimizes the use of information systems and technology
Reviews supply agreements
Implements Supplier Quality and Certification programs
Actively participates in new product development
Ensures supply base trends are utilized
Promotes material standardization programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works effectively with key suppliers, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Logistics, Manufacturing, Finance, IT, and other internal key stakeholders; Can direct commodity strategies based on cross-functional goals and objectives; Keeps management apprised of top developments with suppliers; Coaches Site Buyers and partners with others on negotiations process; Ability to gain and maintain the cooperation and participation of others
Communication Scope
Effective communication
Process & Methodology
project management experience, develop business cases, project plans, status and issue reports, Provides overall project management for key supplier transition
Full Job Description
UTLX As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. WHO WE ARE: Marmon Holdings, Inc., part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is one of the world’s most innovative and impactful industrial organizations. Marmon comprises more than 100 manufacturing and service businesses serving diverse industries and markets across the globe. With 23,000+ team members, 400+ facilities in 20+ countries, and $10 billion+ in annual revenue, Marmon may be the biggest company you’ve never heard of. Until now! This position is part of the Marmon Rail Division - North America locations, or Procor, at one of their Canadian locations. This position will report to the Director of Sourcing. **POSITION SUMMARY:** The Category Manager is a corporate-level position that develops, implements and maintains the sourcing strategy for an assigned group of commodities that supports the needs of key stakeholders such as the Line of Business, Operations, etc. The sourcing strategy defines the technical, commercial and performance needs of the business and is used to identify suppliers that meet those needs. The position evaluates business needs, supplier capabilities and performance, evaluates and recommends suppliers, negotiates large, complex, commercial agreements and manages ongoing relationships with suppliers on global level. The incumbent is responsible for driving delivery, and execution of global strategies and regional direction setting, in alignment with Procurement leadership. Several key commodities are sourced offshore, however the principle area of supplier responsibility is in North America. There will be possible coordination roles between North America and other Marm
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