Global Category Manager, Grainger Businesses, Plano, TX
Grainger Businesses -
Plano, TX,
US
Global Category Manager
Date Posted: 2024-06-14
Job description
Work Location Type: Hybrid As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results. Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years. Position Details:As Global Category Manager, with a focus on category spend in US, Canada, and Mexico, you will lead strategic and complex procurement sourcing activities. You will develop and lead global sourcing strategy to deliver optimal level of service and results through planning, business need, industry assessment, strategy definition, execution, supplier selection, transactional planning and contracting. You will report to the Sr. Manager, Global Category Management and will be based in our Lake Forest, IL office.You Will:Define, develop and implement sourcing global strategies for managed categories, consistent with goalsLead the global sourcing process including eSourcing RFI/RFP/RFX, negotiations, and contract execution with selected suppliersAlign with senior leaders and partners to develop short-term and long-term category goals and pipeline opportunities, while offering solutions to achieve our goalsMonitor the supplier market and identify opportunities and industry trends; use market intelligence to validate and benchmark costs and competitive pricing.Prioritize and conduct spend and savings analysisManage initiatives within assigned categories with the ability to meet defined timelines and provide proactive status communication to partnersManage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance following contract obligations, SLA s, KPI s, and metrics to maximize compliance and avoid issuesForecast Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for proposed solutionsAdhere to cost reduction and savings goals and develope financial models for category spendEnsure adherence to Company processes and proceduresYou Have:3+ years of experience in technology sourcingExperience in global category management and strategic sourcing including advanced contract T&C sExperience in negotiation and best in class practices to assess and manage contractual, operational, financial and riskProfessional qualification/certification from related professional organizations (CPM, CPSM, APICS) would be advantageous Rewards and Benefits:With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at GraingerMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance plansPaid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per yearAutomatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay periodEmployee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursementA comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programs We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one s employment. With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.#LI-hybrid#LI-LE1