Global Category Manager

About the Role:As a Global Category Manager, you will identify and select suppliers who provide superior value in quality products and/or services that provide the best value to Wabash and our customers. You may have a focus in Direct or Indirect Categories. Will build and/or strengthen relationships and lead negotiations with suppliers. Lead the development and management of global category strategies designed to leverage Wabash's collective purchasing power and optimize supplier performance while meeting technology expectations.Your Responsibilities:Develop and manage key supplier partnerships to reduce overall total costs and enhance product and/or service performanceNegotiate and document commercial arrangements with key suppliers via long-term supply agreements and price agreementsIdentify and develop new/alternate suppliers for key commodities to ensure uninterrupted material flow and/or services into all facilitiesDevelop and implement value-added long-term category strategiesUnderstand current and future market trends that drive cost changes and communicate across organization for appropriate actions to mitigate risksSupport new product development efforts by finding and developing materials, suppliers, and/or processes that provide a technological advantageMonitor and assess supplier performanceCollaborate with cross functional team members to achieve cost, performance, and quality targetsRecognized as the subject matter expert in respective categoryProvide leadership and mentoring to Sourcing Specialist(s) and peersOnsite support at supplier locations as necessaryDrives material cost productivity improvement projectsOther duties as assignedLet's Talk About Your Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree- preferring majors include Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Engineering, Business, Information Technology or Organizational LeadershipMaster's Degree is preferred7+ years of experience in supply chain or procurement within a related fieldStrong knowledge of conflict management resolution skillsAbility to train, coach and develop others in purchasing practices and proceduresFamiliarity with software applications including Microsoft Office, ERP systems e.g. SAP, WebEx, Microsoft Teams and COUPAAbility to read blueprints and understand basic engineering documents is a plusWorking knowledge of contract laws is a plus Leadership Attributes:At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusivenessSeek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisionsAlways Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quoBe Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you doWin Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One WabashJoin us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.