Develop and set enterprise strategy, ensuring alignment with business needs, engaging with key stakeholders and ensuring the deployment by regional/segment teams
Lead and enable regional teams, understanding segment/plant needs and ensuring deployment of enterprise category strategy
Lead supplier relationship management, building partnerships with strategic suppliers in the category
Supports programs and initiatives to reduce complexity and promote standardization of categories and processes
Understands market movement and industry benchmarks and best practices
Cultivates strategic supplier partnerships to unlock innovation and drive enterprise value
Champion a high‑performance culture, fostering talent development, engagement, and collaboration across globally dispersed teams
Engage and align stakeholders consistently across functions and regions

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in business, engineering, supply chain or related discipline
10+ years of experience including plant manufacturing and/or staff leadership; equipment category management preferred
3+ years of people management experience
Business acumen, excellent communication skills (both written and oral) ability to communicate up and across the organization, cross functional collaboration & influencing
Strong project management, process improvement, analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience working in a complex global / diverse environment
Effective negotiator with proven results
Preferred: Advanced degree
Preferred: Procurement transformation experience within procurement categories

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

Enterprise Category Manager – Maintenance, Repair & Operating Supplies

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