Category Manager Senior at Regal Rexnord

Scope of role:This position reports to the Director of Global Procurement and is responsible for the management of all activities associated Direct Material products category. This position will provide global category leadership aligning with regional category teams and working closely with divisional product leaders operations and other key stakeholders to deploy strategies that drive value and sustainability in our supply Responsibilities.Responsibilities:Manages complex multi-year supplier relationships aligned to enable our front-end portfolio strategiesPlans organizes directs controls and communicates all strategic sourcing activities related to assigned commodities and services to cross functional supply engineering technical support and operations groupConducts brainstorming sessions at facilities with cross functional teams to identify strategic opportunities and deployment priorities on cost saving initiatives.Provides oversight to sourcing/project managers on the deployment of projects with internal and external stakeholderCollaborates with global and regional supply teams to identify screen and qualify strategic suppliers.Works with global facilities to create regional and global material cost savings funnels that align with commercial strategies and financial targetsDrives spend analysis including counter measures for projects that fall short of plan and makes decisions to remedy the issues to get the teams back on track to meet or exceed planDevelops and delivers strategies that will deliver year over year cost savings.Possesses an understanding of total cost of ownershipProactively assesses internal and external process improvements and influences effective change and drive innovation and continuous improvementsCollaborates with global business units on the preparation of Request for Proposals (RFPs) Request for Quotations (RFQs) and leads the screening and supplier selection processNegotiate and drafts supplier contracts of sale including payment terms deliveries price freight terms currency exchange raw material steel fluctuation inventory levelsAnalyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future (industry trends in pricing and availability that will impact the business) material availability and prepares market analysis reportsResponsible for timely reporting to agree upon KPIs and presenting Strategic Sourcing plans activities and progressProfessional Experience/Qualifications:BA or BS degree required preferably in Supply Chain/Operations Management minimum in a business/industrial related field7 years experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment with experience in strategic Procurement/Supply Chain or similar positionProven success of strategically working with suppliersExperience sourcing in low cost regionsExperience working with multiple locations globallyProven success in a change management and stretch environmentOwnership of direct material categories with general knowledge of other categories such as steel resin forgings and stampings are a plusProven success in a matrix driven organizationExcellent working knowledge of industrial markets suppliers and company requirementsSalaryExpected Salary: 130K-150KThe salary range provided is intended to display the value of the companys base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors including but not limited to the physical worksite location candidates skill set level of experience education and internal peer compensation comparisons.BenefitsMedical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug CoverageSpending accounts (HSA Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)Paid Time Off and Holidays401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer ContributionsLife and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsurancePaid LeavesTuition AssistanceAbout Regal RexnordRegal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power transmit and control motion. The Companys electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Companys automation offering comprised of controls actuators drives and precision motors controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.The Companys end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds and include factory automation food & beverage aerospace medical data center warehouse alternative energy residential and commercial buildings general industrial construction metals and mining and agriculture.Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions Power Efficiency Solutions and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information including a copy of our Sustainability Report visit .Equal Employment Opportunity StatementRegal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex/gender sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy age ancestry national origin genetic information marital status citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract) disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds perspectives and skills. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement please email you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail Equal Employment Opportunity PostersNotification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries (Regal Rexnord) do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Abinitio,Aerospace Engineering,Corporate Relationship,Business Administration,Financial Reporting,Avionics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1