About the role

AI summarised

The Sr. Capital Category Supplier Manager II leads strategic sourcing and supplier management for capital equipment and related categories. This role involves market analysis, supplier segmentation, cost modeling, negotiation, and business partnering to drive cost reduction, performance improvement, and sustainability goals. The position requires collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver strategic solutions and manage supplier relationships effectively.

IDMOnsiteGlobal Procurement

Key Responsibilities

Perform Market analysis including supplier landscape, capabilities, and technology roadmaps
Participate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting to improve value such as high revenue, spend reduction, purchasing efficiency, customer services, and supplier management
Recommend resource levels across procurement sourcing categories, projects, and functions
Drive sourcing requirements and supplier selection through decision matrix in support of technology development, cost reduction, performance improvement efforts, and sustainability
Facilitate co-development activities and collaboration with suppliers
Implement processes to manage partner well-being with key suppliers
Use cost modeling techniques to negotiate for assigned categories based on global benchmarks
Lead and partner with collaborators in negotiations with suppliers for strategic sourcing events/RFQ process into bundled negotiation
Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc.
Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiations
Build and negotiate supplier contracts in assigned categories, monitoring and implementing terms to improve cost performance and drive successful business engagement
Partner with Customers to deliver Strategic Solutions for the assigned categories

Requirements

Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Procurement and Engineering
A bachelor’s degree in engineering business
Communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in Probe and Test Processes and Capital Procurement
Demonstrate experience in Strategic Sourcing
Strong in Negotiation and Communication skills
Certified Purchasing Manager or CPSN Certification