Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager (Germantown/Atlanta)

What We Expect

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TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager in Germantown, TN or Atlanta, GA.

Responsible for supplier selection, management and implementation of the sourcing strategy and managing cost of operations within a defined indirect category of the supply chain; establishing standard costs; developing and executing cost reduction strategies; analyzing market indices and negotiating pricing based on fluctuations; forecasting cost impacts; explaining price variances; leading all commercial negotiations with suppliers; contract management, and problem-solving supply issues and recommending actions. Maintains favorable relationships with cross-functional departments and coordinates with accounting.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establishes, negotiates, and maintains Long Term Agreements (LTAs) with suppliers to meet supplier performance and costs goals.
• Develops commodity strategies and leads supplier selections by gathering inputs with key stakeholders.
• Manages risks thru proactive supply management actions.
• Reduces supply base while developing long-term alliances with chosen core suppliers.
• Becomes an expert in market and manufacturing processes for assigned commodities.
• Leads and participates in multi-functional teams for design improvements, cost reduction opportunities, and other strategies for operational and supply chain improvements at all levels within TKE.
• Understands and adheres to internal, corporate and governmental policies and laws related to commodities and suppliers.
• Establishes working relationships with senior management at suppliers and holds supplier performance reviews, including key stakeholders from other functions.
• Conducts supplier investigations and supplier audits
• Define strategies and be a strong partner with Sourcing Operations teams to drive implementation and compliance strategies at the business franchise level.
• Support New Product Introductions teams within defined category
• Participate in the review process of specifications for equipment, products or substitution of materials
• Prepare, review and track reporting in relation to management of suppliers
• Assist in evaluating suppliers' performance by gathering information and preparing reports.
• Conduct audits of supplier procedures involving company owned tools, inventory, or equipment being held by suppliers
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers
  
  

Who we are looking for

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or Businessrelated field and 3+ years business related experience
• Second/advanced degree desirable
• Project Management skills a plus
• 3+ years of experience in indirect category/services procurement
• Cross functional thinking
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills
• Advanced level of negotiating skills and contract expertise in corporate contract process.
• Superior organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with many levels of the organization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, assignments simultaneously and to operate in a matrix environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and ERP.
  
  

What we offer

Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental medical plans
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Optional life and AD&D coverage
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
• Identity theft monitoring
• Pet insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.
  
  

Additional benefits include:

• 15 days of vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
• Paid sick leave, per company policy
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)
  
  

Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.

Who We Are

With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE – move beyond.

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