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ASSA ABLOY Category Manager in Phoenix, Arizona
Career Opportunities: Category Manager (30133)
Requisition ID 30133 - Posted - AADG, Inc - ASSA ABLOY Door Group - USA: Arizona (Phoenix - 5858 Lower Buckeye Rd) - Supply Chain - Posting Country (1) - Yes - Mid-senior level - Travel Required: 11%-30%
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Are you an experienced Supply Chain professional? Are you a strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills, strong negotiation abilities, and a deep understanding of supply chain processes? Do you enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings, improve supplier performance, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality materials and services.
If you answered yes to these questions, then this opportunity could be for you!
The Door Group of ASSA ABLOY has just begun recruitment efforts for a Category Manager. This position will be based on-site and work out of our brand-new regional manufacturing facility or Service Center that will be opening in Phoenix, Arizona and will support several of our facilities located across North America.
ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in opening access solutions. Our Group focuses on the manufacturing of steel doors and frames within the commercial market catering to such industries as hospitality, healthcare, aerospace, defense, sporting venues and education.
Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us
What would you do as our Category Manager?
You will be is responsible for overseeing the sourcing activities associated with paint, adhesive, and capital equipment across the Door Group. This includes developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives, identifying and developing relationships with suppliers, and identifying new and alternative technologies and cost savings initiatives. This position will also be responsible for developing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements for the assigned categories.
You would also:
Acquire and maintain a robust knowledge of market dynamics and trends, suppliers, and supplier competencies for the assigned categories.
Develop a deep understanding of spend across the assigned categories, conduct analysis and identify opportunities to consolidate and leverage spend, and identify gaps, opportunities, and risks.
Develop an understanding of equipment and paint/adhesive manufacturers to reduce costs and improve results.
Create category plans and perform benchmarking activities utilizing current tools and technologies to ensure the most competitive position for the company.
Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams and suppliers to conduct innovation workshops and leverage supplier expertise.
Work with internal stakeholders to evaluate new suppliers and technologies and develop procurement strategies that reduce total cost of ownership and improve safety, quality, availability, service, and innovation.
Develop and negotiate commercial agreements in line with strategic initiatives, including strong considerations for safety, environmental and innovation. Ensure Company’s intellectual property and indemnity interests are protected and enforced through contract compliance and contracts are maintained in a central repository, renewed, and executed in a timely fashion.
Ensure process consistency and streamline the capital procurement process.
Lead, support, and assist in supplier selection and qualification and work with internal stakeholders to develop, evaluate proposals and ensure delivery terms are properly established.
Participate in, coordinate, and manage carbon footprint reduction and sustainability projects and efforts for the assigned category across the Group.
Other duties as assigned.
Actively participate in providing a safe and harmonious working environment for all employees
Comply and enforce compliance of all state and federal regulations, Company standards and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct
Preferred experience / background we are looking for:
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field.
3+ years of supply chain / procurement experience related to capital purchases.
Previous exposure to contract development, review, and negotiations.
Previous exposure or experience working in a manufacturing environment, a matrixed corporate structure, and/or supporting multiple sites.
Demonstrate the capability to develop and streamline processes.
Possess excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to present to all levels of the organization.
Ability to multi-task and handle tasks or projects with competing priorities
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite with advanced skills in Excel.
What we offer
We are passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:
Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.
A competitive salary and incentive schemes.
Variety of benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending, discount portal, recognition and well-being programs … to name just a few!
We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!
We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.
To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post.
If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at stephanie.mandato@assaabloy.com
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AADG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran
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We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. 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.
