Vp Global Category Management Jobs

Knowledge and understanding of supply management, strategic sourcing, and category management. Solid experience in a highly technical &/or regulated industry.

Must have a strong working knowledge of the latest supply chain management techniques and familiarity with Lean Sigma.

Proven knowledge/experience in a number of the indirect categories listed above.

· Facilities and Real Estate Management including Print Services

· Travel, Meetings and Events; and Expense Management

· International Supply Management Office (Indirect Spend Organization OUS)

Manage Category Leadership budgets and priorities; manage selection and day-to-day interaction with 3rd party agencies and recognized consumer research thought leaders

Experienced research moderator in all types of qualitative approaches

Proven skills in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and data analysis

Experience leveraging advanced analytical techniques to build practical, data-driven programs for improving business KPIs

Skills that will make you successful

Experiences that will support your success

Initiative, self-starter with a positive & pro-active approach; Project management experience

Project management training, experience and aptitude

Establish and manage critical supply relationships that provide access to leading technologies and capabilities

Provide end-to-end category leadership, serving as the global manager for molding within 3M Strategic Sourcing

Create solutions for complex and multi-faceted problems, which requires ingenuity, creativity, innovation, and strong analytical skills

Manage change through effective project goal definition, scenario planning, data analysis, action tracking, and stakeholder alignment

BA or BS degree preferably in Supply Chain/Operations Management, minimum in a business/industrial related field

Development of global sourcing strategies using category management methodology

Proven success in a change management and “stretch” environment

Excellent working knowledge of industrial markets, suppliers and company requirements

Manages complex multi-year supplier relationships aligned to enable our front-end portfolio strategies

Provides oversight to sourcing/project managers on the deployment of projects with internal and external stakeholders

Lead the team to ensure inventory strategy and management for all channels to drive productivity, efficiency, revenue, and margin targets

Adept at managing organizational change and project management and seizing opportunities for growth and continuous improvement.

Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best practices, makes recommendations to improve current programs and processes.

15+ years prior experience in a leadership role in Retail, eCommerce, Sales & Merchandising Strategy with P&L responsibility

Multi-channel experience (internal or field sales Sales)

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking

In-depth knowledge of market trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies related to category management.

Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Develop and execute the global category management strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.

Lead a team of category managers and specialists, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management.

Define and implement best practices for global category management, including category segmentation, sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization.

Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies in all category management activities.