Category Manager

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Category Manager!!

Location: Eden Prairie, M N

Job ID: 21611

Are you passionate about procurement management & sourcing management? Are you a strategic thinker with strong business acumen & analytical skills? Do you LOVE hunting for that hard-to-find item/product?

If you answered yes above, we have just the role for you!

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,000 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo

HID's Supply Chain Operations Department:

Under the guidance of the Director of Supplier Development, Sourcing and SC NPI for Secure Issuance, the Category Manager will be responsible for supplier management and sourcing activities of the Printer Consumables and select critical Tier 2 component suppliers for the printer hardware in Secure Issuance as assigned. The Category Manager Specialist will provide information and helps develop sourcing strategies to drive year/year cost savings, improve supplier quality and delivery performance, and work closely with the Engineering and Product Marketing teams to support development of new suppliers, technologies, and products. This role will drive and execute material plans in working with suppliers on existing products requiring ECO implementation/revisions/modifications.

As our Category Manager, you'll support HID's success by:

• Supports and provides input to strategic projects and helps lead the sourcing plans with assigned suppliers and projects in support of HID's future business needs.
• Manages the day-to-day supplier development/relationship activities with assigned suppliers to ensure HID is receiving best in class pricing while supporting cost negotiating and ensuring transparent cost models with suppliers (total cost of ownership), continuity of supply, and product quality.
• Serves as the main point of supplier contact for daily activities where tactical information and assistance is required for Quarterly Business Review Meetings (QBR), cost reduction activities, continuous improvement actions, quotation requests, new supplier set-up in Oracle, non-disclosure agreements, quality issues where appropriate, and placing non-inventory purchase orders.
• Serves as escalation point of contact and coordinates with the relevant team members to facilitate issue resolution.
• Responsible for managing, monitoring, and ensuring non-disclosure agreements, code of conduct, supplier contracts, and development agreements for current and active suppliers are not expired. As required, work with suppliers to update appropriate documents.
• Serve as an active participant in the new product introduction team as the key procurement contact for the Printer Consumable category. Ensures all buying decisions support the specific needs and requirements of the Business Unit.
• Act as the primary interface with HID factory or supplier responsible for the actual product build for Printer Consumables; where applicable manage and oversee the technology transfer from prototype centers to production.
• Analyze quotations received to understand total cost of ownership; be involved in the selection or recommendation of suppliers with whom orders are to be placed and schedule deliveries for Printer Consumables.
• Serve as a negotiator with manufacturer as required implementing cost reductions prior to product launch and supporting cost savings initiatives in the growth phase of a new product.
• Receives information from NPI Buyer for lifecycle risk analysis (Long lead-items, supply chain capacity issues, obsolescence) to assess planned schedules and provide material program status .
• Participates in the weekly NPI cross-functional team meetings, monthly NPI Strategic Sourcing Executive review meeting, monthly OTD meetings, Development meetings and SAFe meetings as appropriate.
• Provide information so NPI Buyer may prepare and place purchase orders with suppliers for assigned parts, materials and services requiring extensive or specialized service.

What we will love about your background:

• Preferably Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management/Business/Engineering or related field with a minimum of 4+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years' experience in managing direct supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of supply management strategies and tools such as production planning, scheduling, operations planning and inventory control
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on follow-up and follow-through.
• Openness for new initiatives, fast learner, highly motivated, proactive, self-starter
• Excellent organizational, communication, collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a global procurement organization is preferred.
• Experience working with Printer and related Consumable suppliers is desirable.

Who you are as a Team Member:

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to 'roll up sleeves' and dive deep into tactical work when necessary.
• Good interpersonal skills, willingness to learn and continue to grow professionally.
• Strong team player and ability to work well with others.
• You welcome opportunities to incorporate diversity into your work, including valuing different backgrounds, experiences and opinions. You also embrace creating and nurturing a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Why apply?

• Empowerment: You'll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don't need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

The wage range for this role considers a broad scope of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At HID, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

This opportunity may be open to flexible working arrangements.

HID is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!

On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go - without having to think about it.

When you join our HID team, you'll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You'll have 52,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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Eden Prairie, MN, US, 55344 Austin, TX, US, 78753

Supply Chain

Travel Required: 11%-30%

Mid-senior level

08-Dec-2023

Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis