Global Category Manager

Your Job

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



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