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Category Manager - Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom - John Crane
Description
About UsFounded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation.
John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide.
We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.
John Crane is part of Smiths Group, For over 170 years, Smiths has been improving our world through smarter engineering.
Our technology benefits millions of people every day – making travel safer, supporting sustainable energy transition, efficiently heating, cooling our homes, and helping our world stay connected.
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LinkedInJob DescriptionManages and leverages global spend and global suppliers for assigned category. Responsible for products and services delivery according to the requirements set by the global operations.
Assist in conceptualizing and implementing a global strategic procurement vision, strategy, and methodology in support to the Company's goals and objectives.
Responsible for Global Supplier performances and continuous improvement requirement deliverables.This role is open to being based from any of our European offices and requires both international and national travel.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesManages the global category spend across all global operationsMonitors global markets trends to mitigate the impact of supply shortfall risks or price increasesDesigns and develops the supplier-base to leverage global spend opportunities, reduce lead times, and total cost of ownershipDevelops and implements category global sourcing plans and spend strategies to support broad business objectivesManages the entire supplier lifecycle, from approval to disqualificationDefines the strategy for supplier consolidation and reduce costs whilst maintaining or improving service level and qualityLeverages spend and optimizes quality, delivery, and cost by continuously identifying opportunities to reduce wasteNegotiates proper global contracts and develops frame agreements for strategic spend that endure volatility, solo sourceBe the main contact for global supplier relations through single point of contact Supplier Management organization.
Engages key stakeholders as required including Senior ManagementSets performance objectives to assigned suppliers (quality improvement, on-time delivery, lead-time reduction, cost reduction).
Defines baseline, improvement targets and monitors progress through a regularly updated supplier scorecardBenchmarks performance and audits suppliers with assistance from key stakeholdersPromotes technical innovation by ensuring John Crane access to new technologiesSpecific deliverables of the position:Meeting stakeholder, customer requirements and needs (cost, capacity, quality, and delivery)Thorough global markets (related to assigned Category) understanding including benchmarkingGlobal leverageGlobal contracts and frame agreementsStrategic category plan definition, implementation, and communication to key stakeholdersQuarterly Supplier Performance Reviews and Annual Business Reviews
Key Skills:
Good supplier management skillsIntegrity and excellent negotiation skillsAbility to work in teamsExcellent communication and presentation skillsAbility to work with a global footprint organization and meet deadlines.
Key Performance metrics that relates to the job:
Formal category and sourcing strategic plans with the list of preferred suppliers, deployed and reviewed twice a yearQuality and On-time delivery improvementsLead-time and costs / pricing reductionsSupplier base rationalizationPercentage of spend allocated to preferred / global suppliersPercentage of spend covered by global contracts and frame agreementsThe IndividualBachelor's degree; Master's Degree -Adequate knowledge of the category managementA working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, API standards along with the experience of qualifying and auditing suppliers is essential.
Experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean or Sic Sigma is a plusKnowledge of Instrumentation & Fluid Sealing Systems is an added advantageWe believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics.
We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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