We're looking for a skilled Category Manager to join our growing team in Amesbury, MA, supporting the region in optimizing regional and global supply chains for Munters unique air-treatment products and processes using Munters best practices and formats.
Requirements
- Optimize regional and global supply chains for Munters unique air-treatment products and processes using Munters best practices and formats.
- Drive category strategy and related projects for the Metal and Core category with the help of internal users and external suppliers.
- Support and optimize production and supply chains within the Americas region for the Metal and Core category.
- Follow category market trends and negotiate supplier agreements.
- Develop Best Country Cost (BCCs) strategies.
- Responsible for selecting suppliers after carefully assessing suitability for the Metal and Metal Part category Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) development.
- Meet save targets for the category in the Americas region.
- Run dedicated Cost Out Projects (COP) in selected categories.
- Run value analysis and cost breakdowns in accordance with Munters Category programs and standards.
- Construct and negotiate supply contracts based on Munters requirements.
- Outline and run dedicated regional and global category wave project in accordance with Munters Category Program, along with outlining category strategies and global/regional synergies between the global sourcing team.
- Tailor and optimize regional/global supply chains for new product introductions and intercompany product transfers.
- Support Munters growth and efficiency programs outlined in company strategy.
- Responsible for the unification of category process work within the Munters organization.
- Train and educate local teams consisting of Sourcing, Product Management, R&D and Engineering in best practices to secure global/regional/national supplier consolidations.
- Support buyer activities and enforce Munters contract alignment in accordance with Munters Global Category Process and Sourcing Standards.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Flexible work schedule
- Generous vacation and paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
- Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance.
- Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.
- State-of-the-art equipment and tools to support your work.
