JOB REQUIREMENTS: Scope of leadership role Join our dynamic team as a Category Manager III! This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a position of influence, providing global category leadership. As a key player in our supply chain organization, you will collaborate with regional category teams, divisional product leaders, and operations to implement strategies that not only drive value but also promote sustainability in our supply chain. Key Responsibilities Manages complex multi-year supplier relationships to enable our front-end portfolio strategies Maintains ownership and communication for all strategic sourcing activities for assigned commodities and services to cross-functional teams Conducts brainstorming sessions at facilities with cross-functional teams to identify strategic opportunities and deployment priorities on cost-saving initiatives. Provides oversight to sourcing/project managers on the deployment of projects with internal and external stakeholder Collaborates with global and regional sourcing teams to identify, screen and qualify strategic suppliers. Works with global facilities to create regional and global material cost savings funnels that align with commercial strategies and financial targets Drives spend analysis, including countermeasures for projects that deviate from plan and make decisions to address issues Develop and deliver strategies that will deliver year-over-year cost savings, supplier consolidation, improved trade working capital and mitigate risks Proactively assesses internal and external process improvements, influences effective change, and drive innovation and continuous improvements Collaborates with global business units on the preparation of Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQ\'s) and leads the screening and supplier selection process Negotiate and draft supplier contracts, including payment terms, deliveries, price, freight terms, currency exchange, raw material steel fluctuation, inventory levels Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future (industry trends in pricing and availability that will impact the business) material availability, and prepares market analysis reports Responsible for timely reporting on key metrics and presenting Strategic Sourcing plans, activities and progress PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate will have proven experience and qualifications in the following: BA or BS degree in Supply Chain/Operations Management,Business or related fieldOR equivalent experience 5 years\' experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment with experience in strategic Procurement/Supply Chain, or similar position Proven success of strategically working with suppliers Experience sourcing in low-cost... For full info follow application link. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Minority/Veteran/Disabled ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/580C1F3662544E6F