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Job Description
Job Description
The Category Manager - MRO will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing plans for all company's MRO and Ad-Hoc purchases. The Categories included but not limited:
- Safety, Office, and operation Supplies
- Equipment Rental
- Temp Labor
- Utility Services and Natural Gas
- IT Software and Equipment
This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the supply chain operates efficiently and cost-effectively. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the chemical industry, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities and qualifications for this role:
- Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories to achieve value creation.
- Change management: Implementing category or commodity strategies to optimize business efficiency. Then Executing elements of the overall operations category strategy
- Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery of goods. Fostering vendor and internal stakeholder relationships
- Start to finish RFP events: Leading category strategies and strategic sourcing events.
- Market Analysis: Analyze market trends, spend data, and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
- Negotiation: Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Category Strategy: Develop and implement category strategies that align with the overall procurement strategy.
- Inventory Management: Communicate with site buyers and ensure adequate inventory levels to meet customer demands while minimizing excess stock.
- Reporting: Present reports to management highlighting trends, savings, and any issues within the category.
- Cost savings: Driving cost-effective solutions and cost savings to achieve the organizational goal.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 5-7 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in a similar role.
- Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Education: MBA is preferred or Relevant qualifications in procurement and supply, CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) certifications level 3.
- Analytical Abilities: Proficiency in analyzing data and market trends to make informed decisions.
Other Information
- Domestic and/or International Travel up to 30% as needed.
