Category Manager - Subcontracting (Outsourced Manufacturing)

multiple locations, multiple locations · $140,000 to $150,000

OPEN JOB: Category Manager - Subcontracting (Outsourced Manufacturing)
***Hybrid - Would need to work at the office a few days a week, and remote the other days.
***Relocation Assistance Available
LOCATION: Multiple locations (candidate can choose any of the below locations)

Magnolia Arkansas
City of Industry, California
Saint Augustine, Florida
Gainesville, Georgia
Rosemont, Illinois
Connersville, Indiana
Ekhart, Indiana
Delhi, Louisiana
Monett, Missouri
Sidney, Ohio
The Dalles, Oregon
Lancaster County (Mountain Top) Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Yankton, South Dakota
Spanish Fork, Utah

SALARY: $140,000 to $150,000
FULL-TIME
FULL BENEFITS
INDUSTRY: Manufacturing & Production
JOB CATEGORY: Engineering - Industrial / Manufacturing

IDEAL CANDIDATE

This is not a buyer position.
Looking for someone with experience in outsourced manufacturing (fabrication, etc.) someone that has a plan with supplier and are engaged.
Must have an analytical mindset.
The ideal candidate would have a strong change management background.
Travel up to 30%

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Category Manager – Subcontracting (Outsourced Manufacturing) is responsible for managing the procurement activities across external vendors providing surface treatment (anodizing, coating) and fabrication services. This position is a key member of the central Hydro Extrusions Procurement team. The individual holding this position will report into the VP Procurement Hydro Extrusions and will work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g. supply chain, operations, finance, sales, etc.) and the different Business Unit and Plant Procurement teams.
This is a global role for the Subcontracting category, working across Business Units (Extrusion Europe, Extrusion North America, Precision Tubing and Hydro Building Systems) with initial focus on North America. This position can be based at any of the firm’s plants across North America, offering a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Required Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred focus in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience, although prefer 10+ years, working in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, plant operations, or related fields.
Experience with subcontracting (outsourced manufacturing) categories.
Experience leading and participating within project teams to achieve defined outcomes.
Experience developing a strategic approach to spend categories or supply base.
Ability to travel up to 30% as required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools
Experience with Should-Cost Modeling, Total Cost of Ownership, and ROI analysis preferred
Excellent analytical skills, ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets
Experience with business operating systems, i.e.: Oracle, SAP, preferred
Experience working within a project management environment
CPSM/CPSD/C.P.M. certification(s) preferred

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Category strategy development and implementation

Define category strategies based on analysis of the internal and external fact base, utilizing supply market intelligence, vendor knowledge, and sound procurement strategies.
Lead procurement category deployment and supplier management for subcontracting category across all Hydro Extrusion in order to support business strategy and minimize total cost of ownership (TCO).
Prioritize internal production capacity (Make) before considering external suppliers (Buy), ensuring plants are fully utilized where feasible and outsourcing is only pursued when necessary.
Work closely with stakeholders (e.g. procurement, supply chain, operations, finance, sales and other senior leadership) to develop effective cost-reduction strategies and execution plans, while ensuring vendors meet all requirements for capacity, continuity of supply, service levels, and Health, Safety & Environmental considerations.
Track compliance with set category strategies and take corrective actions where needed.

Manage supplier relationships

Lead strategic sourcing events to establish a competitive sourcing environment for subcontracting.
Conduct fact-based negotiations (building on supplier and industry analysis, benchmarks, cost structure analysis) with strategic vendors and establish long term agreements to implement the defined strategic plan.
Establish multi-year contractual agreements with strong commercial and legal agreement terms.
Drive long term supplier performance through development and implementation of Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and development of Performance Improvement Plans for any under-performing vendors.
Develop tools to support plant procurement team negotiations with local subcontracting vendors.

Identify opportunities to reduce TCO

Act as a leader in managing the total cost of ownership (TCO) within the category and, together with all the relevant stakeholders, identify, develop and lead specification, demand and process improvement initiatives.
Continuously evaluate internal production versus external sourcing opportunities (Make vs Buy) to ensure optimal cost and capacity alignment within the category, driving internal efficiencies before outsourcing.
Measure and track performance of the spend category under your management.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:

MS WORD Resume
required compensation.
Contact information.
Availability

Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.

Jason Denmark
Recruiting Manager
INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.
EMAIL: jdenmark@intermediagroup.com
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondenmark/

Category Manager - Subcontracting (Outsourced Manufacturing)

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