Category Manager

Horton, Inc•Roseville, MN

1d•$105,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the management of the supply base and strategic corporate initiatives, which includes: Identifies, selects, develops and monitors suppliers to reach the highest level of quality, cost and availability of materials, products and services. Company Information: As a global leader in thermal control for power systems, Horton offers a variety of technologies for transportation and industrial applications to operate at the optimal temperature — even in the most demanding conditions. For over 75 years, the organization has been an integral partner to companies worldwide providing innovative and reliable engine cooling solutions for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. For more information on Horton, Inc. please visit our web site at www.hortonww.com.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field.
Requires a minimum of 5 yrs experience in Procurement.
Requires 10 years total relevant business experience.
Rquires experience with supplier development on new products.
Must have managed at least $10M in spend.
Must have industrial experience, including precision metal and aluminum parts.
Willing to travel on a regular basis, including international.
Must be authorized to work in the United States. No Visa sponsorship provided now or in the future for this position.

Nice To Haves

Truck/Ag industry with high-mix, low-volume experience is preferred.
Prior experience in materials planning in a plant setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes corporate transnational purchases, implementation and administration, as well as strategic contract execution.
Analyzes supplier capabilities for materials and services, and develops strategic supplier relationships that serve the needs of technical, production and purchasing functions.
Participates in the development and maintenance of a supplier performance management system that establishes and tracks standards of performance for production suppliers, including audits of deliveries, flexibility to inventory management programs, and quality of components provided.
Interfaces with engineering to assist in new product development & production improvements. Establishes an environment of idea sharing that develops effective supplier and company-wide cross-functional relationships.
Supports existing product lines when major product derivatives are designed, as requested.