Category Manager- Indirect
72% Flex- Remote from:United States
Category Manager- Indirect
Offer summary
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, Minimum 5 years sourcing experience with major company, CPSM certification desirable, Strong contract negotiation and analytical skills.Key responsabilities:
- Develop sourcing strategies and cost reduction projects
- Conduct supplier workshops and manage relationships
- Lead procurement activities, negotiations and supplier onboarding
- Ensure uninterrupted supply and contract compliance
- Collaborate with business owners and support multi-functional projects
Job description
Your missions
Who We Are
Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.
A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.
Pay Range
This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.
The Indirect Category Manager is responsible for sourcing and managing Indirect materials including IT, Capital Expenditures, MRO, and Energy. The Category manager drives the development of contracts and proactively manages supplier relationships to ensure JM maintains a competitive manufacturing cost position.
This position is available for a hybrid work schedule which is 3 days in the office and 2 days’ work from home. We are asking that 2 days are spent at our headquarters in Denver, CO and 1 day spent at our technical center in Littleton, CO.
Your Day-to-Day:
Develop and implement sourcing strategies.
Develop and implement cost reduction projects and establish monthly scorecard metrics and updates.
Conduct supplier workshops to identify annual cost savings opportunities, to achieve established cost reduction goals, manage supplier relationships and to ensure JM maintains a competitive position.
Lead GP&L Reverse Auction Pipeline coordinating across all categories.
Conduct RFP and Contract Negotiations for Services, Construction, IT, and Materials.
Creates Purchase Orders and manages transactions in SAP ECC for Indirect and Capex related purchases, ensuring appropriate internal input.
Lead and support projects with multi-functional teams to optimize current supply base and qualify new suppliers.
Support supplier onboarding.
Identify alternate materials, cost-efficient processes and support initiatives for new product development.
Manage contracts and ensure contract compliance.
Ensure uninterrupted and sustainable supply of indirect and/or capital services and materials to JM facilities.
Collaborate with business owners to organize and maintain sourcing calendar to ensure appropriate timelines are maintained for renewals, RFPs and negotiations.
Leads successfully in complex assignments that involve interactions within departments and some external resources.
Assist with Berkshire Hathaway leveraging spend activities.
Proactively seeks support and mentoring with an open mind.
What You Bring to the Team:
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in sourcing with a major company, preferably manufacturing.
CPSM certification desirable
Oral and written communication skills required to give internal presentations and respond to detailed inquiries to people who may not be knowledgeable in subject.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of commodity management
Strong contract negotiation skills
Working knowledge of contract development and contract law
Proven ability to manage supplier relationships.
Working knowledge of E-Sourcing
Fundamental knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations
Fundamental knowledge of financial analysis
Ability to think strategically.
Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system
Strong analytical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Travel: ~10%
Please Keep in Mind
If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
Benefits
Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Diversity & Inclusion
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Required profile
Experience
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proactive mindset and ability to think strategically
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