Global Category Manager – CAPEX, Construction & Manufacturing/Process Equipment

Role Overview

• Develop and execute sourcing and category management strategies aligned with global and regional business objectives.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with property teams, EHS, manufacturing, AME, engineering, quality, and core business stakeholders to ensure aligned decision‑making and seamless project execution.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure suppliers meet all quality, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct market and industry research, benchmarking, and competitive analysis to support informed sourcing decisions.
• Drive initiatives focused on cost optimization, risk mitigation, operational continuity, and sustainability.
• Lead or support supplier transitions, audits, capability assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Monitor category performance metrics and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, quality systems, governance frameworks, and legal requirements.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members or direct reports to support capability development and high performance.
• Support and contribute to global and regional sourcing programs, transformation initiatives, and strategic projects.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Sourcing or Category Management, with a knowledge base equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited university
• Proven track record in Indirect Sourcing, including capital equipment, services, or related categories.
• Proven experience leading global sourcing and category management activities, including strategy development, supplier selection, and execution across multiple regions.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, including SOWs, pricing structures, commercial terms, and supplier agreements that deliver optimal outcomes.
• Demonstrated people ‑ leadership experience, including managing, developing, and coaching direct reports or project teams to achieve high performance.
• Strong ability to operate effectively in a matrixed organization, leveraging analytics and insights to build business cases, influence senior leadership, and drive change.
• Proficiency in developing complex RFx packages, should ‑ cost models, scorecards, and award criteria.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong analytical and problem ‑ solving capabilities.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to document, plan, execute, and communicate programs effectively.
• High level of adaptability, urgency, and integrity, with the ability to perform in a dynamic, fast ‑ paced environment.
• Strong technical proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency in English with other languages a plus.
• Ability to travel and engage with global stakeholders outside typical business hours when necessary.

Benefits

• Total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities.
• Salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale.
• Surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.