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Koch Engineered Solutions Equipment Technology & Services (KES ET& S) is seeking a Global Category Manager focused on driving value and efficiency. In this role, you'll foster collaboration and agility within the procurement team, develop and implement category strategies, and ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions for project execution. You'll also work with Global Product Owners to identify cost savings and enhance value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.

Our Team

The KES Procurement & Sourcing ET& S team is committed to excellence in enabling efficient trade and supply management. Our team leverages innovative technologies and sustainable strategies to optimize end-to-end solutions, ensuring that KES consistently delivers value to our customers while adhering to the highest standards of compliance and stewardship. Through collaboration and a shared vision, we drive the virtuous cycles of mutual benefit that propel our company forward.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and resources with business objectives and project requirements.
• Establish and lead cross-functional teams comprised of key stakeholders to collaboratively define business requirements and develop strategic category plans and initiatives that create value and reduce risk.
• Leverage data to identify problem areas and adopt current and emerging business models with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to drive best practices.
• Conduct thorough market analysis and research to stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes to develop a market POV.
• Establish influence within the organization, evaluate existing practices, and challenge the status quo when necessary. Foster strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders and business partners globally.
• Make recommendations to the business by using the total cost approach to manage risks.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage in the market, aligning with the business's assurance of supply and operational cost-effectiveness.
• Manage and develop key suppliers using Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools and industry best practices.
• Measure and monitor progress and ensure savings and performance targets are achieved.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Supply Chain Management, Engineering related field or equivalent procurement experience
• Demonstrated capability to use data to make business decisions
• Experience with cross-collaborating to define and advance a shared vision resulting in actionable strategies and priorities
• Exercise the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and judgment
• Experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships
• Ability to travel as required (up to 25%)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Stainless Steel or subcontracting sourcing expertise
• CPM, CPIM, PMP Certification
• Ten (10) years of supplier relationship management experience
• Proven experience in building and implementing a strategic sourcing framework

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Koch Engineered Solutions is a dynamic network of businesses that work together to create an ecosystem of domain expertise to increase operational efficiency, improve safety, reduce waste, and reduce emissions.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

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