Senior Category Manager, Contract Mfg

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. As a Principal Category manager you will manage the designated category, accountable for all sourcing strategies and implementation. Develop alternative sources, including low-cost countries, and use category spend globally, with a focus on cost efficiencies, product quality, innovation and the most effective supply chain models. Develop and implement new products, processes, standards or operational plans to have an impact on the achievement of functional results. You will report to the Deputy Director, Category Execution. Fully remote role. Key Responsibilities: Assigned category - Contract manufacturing, PCBA's and cabinet assembly Primary relationship owner for suppliers within assigned category Manage the segmentation of assigned spend into sub commodity groups to create levers to achieve our goals Develop an overall category strategy to meet organizational goals by improving Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while securing supply continuity through identifying and mitigating current and potential risks and opportunities in the commodity plan. Lead the execution of the category strategy through preferred supplier list (PSL), “right-sizing” non-preferred suppliers, and rewarding preferred partners with business awards tied to Long-term Agreements (LTA) with year over year improvements in cost, delivery, quality, service, and profitability. Review analysis from PowerBI and other tools to create insights into the drivers of assign commodity and possible effects to spend and cost projections to use as levers with our supply base. Conduct regular business reviews (SRM) with main and strategic suppliers with teams and senior leadership. Create presentations for supplier relationship management reviews, commodity plans, risk mitigation proposals, 4-Blockers, and supplier/commodity gap analysis. Create a plan to deliver annual our results against metrics of payment terms, on-time delivery, productivity, inflation, and other metrics as determined by Procurement Leadership. Research, track, and communicate industry trends, best practices, applicable indices, and competitive offerings to identify opportunities for innovation, competitive advantage, and increased overall productivity Develop a productive working relationship with peers on other teams: Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Procurement Supervisory responsibilities for 1 direct report Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 5+ years experience in category management or commodity management Experience managing contracts We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be 13,916 to 17,350 PLN gross per month. In addition to the base pay, this role may be eligible for incentive pay based on company and individual performance. #LI-Hybrid Why Westinghouse? Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system: Safety and Quality Integrity and Trust Customer Focus and Innovation Speed and Passion to Win Teamwork and Accountability Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. Benefits offered in Poland include: Stable employment Outstanding and supportive atmosphere of collaboration in the team and in Westinghouse group Attractive remuneration with bonuses Hybrid model of work, flexible working time MyBenefit Cafeteria Life insurance Private Medical Care Private Group Insurance Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members Charity initiatives Parking space for employees Employee referral program You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Get connected with Westinghouse on social media: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn| YouTube Apply To This Job