Job Abstract

Materion is seeking a Global Category Manager – Professional Services, to work in the Procurement organization. The Global Category Manager will report to the VP – Global Procurement and will be located in Mayfield Heights, OH. The Global Category Manager’s primary function is to lead the activities of the category team in benchmarking and customizing best practice category strategies, processes, templates, and systems. This position will provide leadership in category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and savings initiative implementation across the global organization. 

You will have the opportunity to:

• Define, manage, and deliver project plans, deliverables, metrics and milestones to Include: Market Research & Analysis, Data Collection/Management, Financial Analysis, Cost Modeling, RFx Creation, Supplier Communication Management, Evaluate & Negotiate Agreements, Contracting, Supplier Performance Management and Development

• Contribute to the development of category strategies that accomplish key objectives, which include:  Savings, Process Effectiveness, Supplier Consolidation & Management, Risk Reduction & Management, and Improved Visibility & Control of Expenditures

• Provide leadership to the team in supply market intelligence research and analytical activities; drive activities that support visibility into key cost drivers, pricing trends, emerging market regions, supply market adjustments, capabilities, capacities, etc.

• Support internal purchasing, strategic suppliers review, and new product development programs with supply market intelligence

• Manage the development, implementation, and alignment of global or regional sourcing strategies and global or regional supplier network capabilities for the appropriate industry to achieve broad business objectives

• Direct the development and negotiation of complex agreements with suppliers encompassing key program specifications and functional objectives

• Develop and manage collaborative working partnerships with key stakeholders internal and external to the business

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management is required; an Advanced degree (MBA) preferred

• 7 years of progressive sourcing experience in a leading organization; including a minimum of 5 years managing spend categories

• Experience managing Professional Services and IT categories preferred

• Professional certifications (CPSM, CSM, or Other) a plus

• Experienced with strategic sourcing processes, preferably in a manufacturing environment

• General understanding of general P2P processes, systems, and concepts, including SAP

• Demonstrated success leading strategic sourcing projects; able to handle multiple internal customers

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