Job Description :
Hi All,
We have immediate requirement on Category Manager,Please share your resumes to.
Role: Category Manager
Location : Boston, MA (Locals Preferred)
Experience:8-9 yrs. Of experience
1. Category Strategies
a. Lead the business in agreeing and then delivering CLEAR and COMPELLING Category
strategies for the named Material Categories which underpin the wider business strategy
and 5 Year Plan (refresh and update these strategies as required)
b. Understand the Value Chain and challenge materials, specifications, origins etc to deliver
value improvements
c. Leverage the growing business volumes and strong market share to deliver competitive
advantage in our Inbound Supply Chain
d. Plan and execute negotiations for both formal tenders and ad-hoc activities ensuring that
the Business obtains best value on all its spend
2. Supplier Performance Management
a. Take overall responsibility for the performance of Suppliers within specified Material
Categories
b. Work with other Functions (Supply Chain, Technical, Manufacturing) to ensure that targets
(currently OTIF and Non-Compliances) are met
3. Capacity and Contingency Planning
a. Ensure that Suppliers have necessary capacity and stock arrangements to support the
Business requirements (NB. Scheduling is carried out by the Supply Chain function)
b. Ensure that robust contingencies are in place for critical items (alternate
suppliers/factories/items, business continuity plans etc)
c. Support the Supply Chain function when Inbound Supply issues occur by escalating issues
with Supplier and identifying alternatives
4. Reporting/Forecasting/Budgeting
a. Interrogate PPV reporting weekly and explain variances to Forecast
b. Work with Finance to produce an annual Budget and regular re-Forecasts justifying
differences based on commodity moves, exchange rates, negotiated contracts and future
projects