Indirect Procurement Category Manager
Temple, Texas
Employer: McLane Company, Inc.
Industry: Merchandising/Supply Chain
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
McLane is one of the largest and most stable supply chain services leaders in the United States. We've been at the forefront of delivering retail and restaurant solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants for over 125 years. Our vision is to be an agile, innovative, and unified supply chain partner that delivers a superior customer experience, improves the lives of our teammates and community, and produces best-in-class returns.
Take responsibility for significant reductions in initial costs by category, monitoring and approving strategic buyer strategies and seeking year-on-year improvements in total cost of ownership, maintaining or improving service levels. Evaluate and monitor the performance of strategic teams and develop employees. Work closely with stakeholders to develop effective cost-reduction strategies, procurement planning, and execution plans.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Take responsibility for significant reductions in initial costs by category, monitoring and approving strategic buyer strategies and seeking year-on-year improvements in total cost of ownership, maintaining or improving service levels. Evaluate and monitor the performance of strategic teams and develop employees. Work closely with stakeholders to develop effective cost-reduction strategies, procurement planning, and execution plans.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Act as leader in managing the total cost of ownership of the Procurement function.
- Plan and lead sourcing and supplier strategies to achieve best cost and service that are aligned with business priorities and operational needs.
- Review, monitor and approve strategic plans by category.
- Providing support and continuous improvement opportunities within functional team and across all business units.
- Lead cross functional teams to drive successful project and category outcomes/results.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to align business demands, category/contract strategy, and execution.
- Develop negotiation strategies and commercial terms with suppliers to achieve business objectives.
- Monitor the selection and management process of current suppliers, verifying compliance with the policy.
- Track performance of each category under his/her management.
- Develop and communicate sourcing recommendations to executive leadership.
- Understand RFI, RFQ and RFP processes and support as required.
- Lead supplier performance, relationship, and development activities to ensure compliance and high service standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, business, or related technical/analytical field.
- Master's degree and industry certifications preferred.
- Strong strategic and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft® Office Suite
- Strong interpersonal and relationship skills are required.
- Strong verbal and written business communication skills
- Ability to recognize market, refining, and supply nuances that impact daily decisions.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Office environment
Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Created: 2024-05-02
Reference: 2401286
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Temple
ZIP: 76501
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