Category Manager - Purchased Finished Goods

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Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional products, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Category Manager to join our Sourcing team at our Global Headquarters in Sterling, Illinois.

The Category Manager will be responsible for supplier sourcing and category management duties within assigned categories of spend. These responsibilities could include assessing current end-to-end sourcing operations, implementing process improvements to ensure value-add and aligned sourcing activity, supplier relationship management, negotiations, new supplier and materials development, risk mitigation and building strong/supportive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This position reports to the Director of Sourcing, North America. There are no direct reports to this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Drive strategic supplier initiatives including supplier selection, development, consolidation, and platforming methodology.
2. Develop and maintain a good understanding and knowledge of assigned category products/markets and their potential impact on company performance.
3. Lead cross-functional global sourcing projects including new supplier development, new material trials and other related to assigned categories.
4. Work closely with internal customers/stakeholders to understand priorities, timing, and strategy of key business requirements.
5. Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all sourcing expectations are met.
6. Work closely with Compliance to ensure all suppliers maintain the expected standard.
7. Identify and take proactive action on possible material shortages, working closely with all internal stakeholders to ensure complete alignment for resolution.
8. Develop and manage a cost savings project pipeline that will deliver YoY savings to the company within assigned categories.
9. Develop, communicate and implement short & long-term category strategies to lower total cost of ownership and mitigate risk to the company.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain operations, finance or other related to business requirements
• Minimum 3-5 years strategic category management/sourcing experience
  • Experience with Electronics (PCBAs, Battery Cells/Assemblies, etc.) and/or Consumer Durable Goods/Small Appliances strongly preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of supplier management experience
  • Experience in APAC region strongly preferred
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, supplier audit processes and CPI methodology
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies (RFx, SRM, category management, etc.) and excellent negotiation skills
• Proven project management and communication skills
• Ability to be proactive and persistent in a fast paced, multi-dimensional environment.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across many functional areas.
• Ability to respectfully challenge status quo where appropriate, as supported by well-researched data and effectively articulate how each case will positively affect the company.
• Strong "follow up" mind set and attention to detail.
• Integrity, humility, flexibility, and a creative thought process.
• Travel up to 50%, domestic and international.

Why Wahl?

We are proud to celebrate over 100 years as the standard for grooming products used by barbers and hairdressers all over the world. Professionals and home users have relied on our innovative clippers, trimmers and personal care products for an entire century.

Today, the fourth generation of the Wahl Family remains deeply rooted in the daily operations and management of the organization. Living beyond the footsteps of their great-grandfather, the family continues to ensure that everything that Wahl produces aligns with the same core family values.

When you work at Wahl, you join a community that is proud of its heritage of excellence and ground-breaking innovations and a company that focuses on creating value for the customer and long-term growth.

Perks & Benefits:

• BCBSIL Medical coverage offered as low as $11 per week, INCLUDING pharmacy
• In & Out-of-network BCBSIL Dental coverage, with orthodontics for as low as $4 per week
• In & Out-of-network BCBSIL by EyeMed, Vision coverage, $3 per week for family coverage
• Employer funded health savings account -up to $2000!
• Biometric testing with wellness credits
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with generous company match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement program - up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Scholarship Program
• Daycare discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with legal consultative services and discounts
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Casual work environment

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