Global Category Manager – Indirect
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Global Category Manager at Velcro Companies managing indirect procurement categories across multiple business units. Leading sourcing, supplier negotiations, and strategic category management with a focus on cost reduction.
Responsibilities:
- Manage indirect categories across Velcro’s global business sites.
- Responsible for all aspects of category management for strategic and complex purchases.
- Lead all sourcing, contract and price negotiations, supplier management, and reporting.
- Drive competitive category strategies to achieve the lowest total delivered cost and reduce working capital.
- Ensure compliance with company business policies and procedures.
- Understand the technical requirements of diverse business units to provide support.
- Manage supplier performance and ensure supply continuity for the business.
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a business-related field (business, finance, supply chain) or engineering.
- A minimum of 8+ years of experience in a Procurement role for Indirect materials &/services.
- Knowledge of the Indirect-related categories (professional services, MRO, CAPEX, Logistics & Facilities) is a plus.
- Strong analytical and project management skills are required, along with excellent communication skills and leadership through influence.
- Individuals must be self-starter and a skilled negotiator with strategic thinking skills.
- An ability to work in a matrix environment and coordinate projects across sites and Business Units is critical
Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Award Winning Wellness and Incentive Program
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Retirement Savings Plan
- 401(k) Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- 13 Paid Company Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Financial Wellness Benefit – Smart Dollar®
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee Resource Groups
- Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
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