Category Sourcing Manager
James Hardie
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and facilitate the strategic sourcing process for assigned categories: market and industry analysis, supplier identification and research, category, and supplier segmentation, conducting sourcing events, analysis, negotiation, contracting and implementation
- Ensure uninterrupted supply to James Hardie manufacturing facilities through development and implementation of supply continuity plans
- Identify and monitor cost drivers and pricing trends, communicating to the organization, and taking action as appropriate
- Achieve cost savings targets through project identification and execution
- Operate cross-functionally to ensure organizational alignment for sourcing strategies and projects
- Achieve in-depth understanding of assigned categories: key technical attributes, manufacturing process, product where used
- Compliance to James Hardie procurement policy and procedures
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Procurement
- High results-orientation
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions and change.
- Strong analytical, planning and execution skills.
- Can be direct as well as diplomatic.
- Ability to multitask and manage projects at varying levels of complexity
- Can effectively articulate various perspectives and impacts to business stakeholders.
- Can work through tough agreements and settle disputes effectively.
- Anticipates and adjusts for problems and obstacles.
- Effective at establishing trust and building business relationships while operating with respect.
- Organizational Agility – ability to complete projects through formal and informal channels.
- Priority Setting – Spends their time and the time of others on what’s most important. Eliminates roadblocks and creates focus.
- Strong understanding of Excel
- Demonstrated ability to function as a strong team player.
- Demonstrated ability to act independently upon information and make decisions that achieve optimal results.
- Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
- 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
- Paid holidays, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
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