Aurex Group is working with a large chemical manufacturing company seeking a Category Manager for a position in the Houston area.

Overview:

• Performing supply market research / identifying possible new suppliers
• Developing and continuously finetuning of category strategy by
• Analysing internal business need (by using info of right stakeholders)
• Defining external supply market possibilities
• Identifying potential added value within category (e.g. cost savings or green supply)
• Agreeing on approach to capture that added value
• Implementing category strategy (after approval by stakeholders) w.r.t. sourcing and framework contract management
• Realising added value for the business (e.g. cost savings or green supply)
• Creating program of requirements (PoR, also known as Scope of Work (SOW))
• Developing and executing sourcing strategy
• Setting selection and awarding criteria to assess suppliers and their proposals
• Developing RFP’s and supplier long list
• Assessing proposals
• Negotiating with suppliers
• Creating framework contracts
• Registering, implementing and managing framework contracts
• Monitoring usage of and compliance with framework contracts
• Internally, e.g. monitoring / approving off-contract spend of stakeholders
• Externally, e.g. monitoring supplier performance and developing suppliers
• Managing supplier relationships (related to categories and framework contracts), including preparing and executing QBR’s with strategic supplier
• Selecting the right team members (also outside of Procurement, i.e. cross-functional)
• Leading the team according to plan
• Contributing to annual Procurement plan (suggestions for as well as execution of)
• Reporting progress, planning, risks and issues during execution
• Improving the process (sourcing and related processes)

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering required (preferably with SCM or Procurement as major)
• Knowledge / experience in category management and sourcing required, at least 5 years, preferably at international company
• Project management skills required (for managing sourcing projects)
• (Supplier) contract management skills required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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