Job Posting for Procurement Category Manager at Plansee Group
Ambitious? And committed to your career? Global Tungsten & Powders Corp. (GTP), a division of the Plansee Group, offers a dynamic environment with attractive opportunities to move ahead. Interested in this opportunity, apply as a...
PROCUREMENT CATEGORY MANAGER
GLOBAL TUNGSTEN & POWDERS CORP.
TOWANDA, PA
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Procurement Category Manager will be responsible for CAPEX, building and facilities management, operational services, outsourcing and consumables. This position will be located at the GTP Towanda facility but responsible for North American Procurement in the listed categories.
Responsibilities Would Include:
Category Management:
Be constantly updated about the Market: Supplier alternatives, technical constraints, Market/Leverage evolution
Steer regular benchmarking to develop a more sustainable & competitive supply chain.
Lead the creation and the alignment of the Category Strategy
Maintain a constant Supplier Risk Management to ensure a strong service level to our production sites
Lead the global supplier negotiation: Long Term Agreement, Rebates
Team responsibility:
Organize regular reviews/workshops with the Site Procurement Managers/ Buyers in order to increase the service level of our supply chain
Support the development of a more entrepreneurial procurement culture inside Ceratizit (i.e. Team Coaching)
Reporting & Collaboration :
Direct report to the Group Procurement Director
Direct Interfaces: Site Procurement team, Site Mangers, Engineering Management.
REQUIREMENTS
Preferred Education and Experience:
Master’s degree, or Bachelor with equivalent years of experience
10 Years of Industrial Experience preferred
Minimum 5 Years’ experience in a leadership role
Any Experience in other function (Product/Program/Process development) is also considered as an asset.
Experience working with Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience working in SAP
Fluency in English preferred. Ability to understand French and German a plus.
Additional Requirements:
Analytical Mindset with the ability to use a more creative path to achieve his/her results
Experienced Team Player who will promote the success of the people collaborating with him/her
Persuasive individual showing charisma, strong presentation skills and demonstrating a track record of negotiation successes.
GTP OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS...
Medical, Dental, Vision and Short- & Long-Term Disability
Company medical care and first aid center
A positive working atmosphere with a strong team spirit
Company provided PPE and resources (Company phone, laptop,...)
Generous vacation days (minimum 17 days per year)
We are an EOE/AA Employer and do not discriminate against applicants who are women, minority, veterans or on the bias of disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
*In order to conform with U.S. government regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)3, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. *
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