About The position:

The Category Lead executes sourcing strategies across multiple commodities in alignment with overall category strategy. Leverages market data, cost modeling to support the development of negotiation strategies. Supports contract negotiations. Develops efficient channels for capturing effective market intelligence. Develops relationships with suppliers focused on total cost of ownership, advantaged supply chain, innovation and continuous process improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Category Strategy: Executes sourcing strategies in alignment with overall category strategy. Leverages market data, cost modeling to support the development of negotiation strategies. Supports contract negotiations.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Develops relationships with suppliers focused on total cost of ownership, advantaged supply chain, innovation and continuous process improvement
• Organizational & Operational Excellence: Develops and nurtures internal cross-functional relationships. Develops efficient channels for capturing effective market intelligence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration/Stakeholder Management: Actively participates in Commercial Council and serves as a key driver for accomplishing Council goals.
• Building Organizational Capability: Utilizes 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process and Enhanced Sourcing Tools in day to day work. Collaborates with peers and leaders within the Category team. Informal leadership to Procurement Specialists.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or a related field required
• 3+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or a related Operational function required.
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese required (one of the two)
• Previous strategic sourcing experience required.
• Experience in a related industry preferred

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of core procurement processes and strategic sourcing concepts.
• Strong financial/statistical analysis, organization skills, strong Microsoft Access/Excel skills and/or other database programs,
• A team player, strong written and verbal communication skills, influence skills, self-directing
• Ability to work in a very fast paced, multi-tasking environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Akron, OH 44316: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Procurement: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish or Portuguese (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Akron, OH 44316

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