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Category Manager - Supply Chain – Contract 8-12 Months

Minneapolis, MN – Hybrid Role (3 Days Onsite)

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people’s practices. The base hourly rate for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is $60-$74.

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most asset, and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talents while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.


Your Day-to-Day:

Position Summary
Drives category strategy working with the business for multiple complexes, high business impact categories. Responsible for the development and effective execution of sourcing strategy for critical categories. Plans for and leads competitive sourcing events and other activities in support of category strategies. Develops effective negotiation strategies and conducts negotiations with their category suppliers to achieve category and business objectives. Manages risk mitigation efforts and oversees on-going monitoring activities. Forms and execute contracts with critical suppliers. Mentors, coaches and oversees development of Associate Category Managers.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Leads the development and implementation of category strategy to optimize cost and improve operations.
  • Applies best practice approaches to multiple critical categories. In conjunction with logistics personnel, implement optimal inventory strategies.
  • Conducts analyses of supply, demand, market, commodity, supplier, contract and “should cost” modeling to determine category strategies.
  • Monitors industry information and trends, and supplier risk profiles, to keep category strategy current while supporting business requirements.
  • Develops complex sourcing events and qualifies, evaluates and selects suppliers for targeted categories of spend.
  • Leads multiple tier I supplier relationship management efforts focused on improving total cost of ownership, quality, delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Develop plans with suppliers that support business goals and strategies and drive continuous improvement and collaboration to bring value to both the company and the supplier.
  • Develops performance-based scorecards and monitors, documents and evaluates supplier performance Leads the resolution of disputes with suppliers.
  • Leads negotiations to establish contracts that support category strategies while meeting business area requirements.
  • Reviews, analyzes, verifies and negotiates contract changes or additional work orders.
  • Manage contractor claims to resolution and successfully minimize overall impact to cost and schedule.
  • Ensure suppliers comply with contract terms and meet all commitments.
  • Applies to understanding the underlying principles of contract law to administer all category contract agreements.
  • In collaboration with business area management, manages and defines the risk elements of the contract and assembles all necessary documentation for obtaining insurance.
  • Creates and manages a project plan for the implementation of category strategy. Interacts with business leadership to integrate the sourcing and business project plans.
  • Manages the completion of supplier, business and supply chain continuous improvement efforts.
  • Creates and manages a project plan for the implementation of category strategy.
  • Interacts with business leadership to integrate the sourcing and business project plans.
  • Manages the completion of supplier, business and supply chain continuous improvement efforts.

Who You Are:

As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance or related field or equivalent experience required.
  • 5 years’ sourcing, purchasing or logistics experience.
  • Two years plus contract formation knowledge and experience, negotiation and project management skills preferred.
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred certification.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft® Office suite and significant experience with purchasing and sourcing systems is required.
  • Demonstrated customer service skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship skills are required. Frequently required to attend meetings

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offers ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our employees each day.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

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