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Terex Corporation Category Manager - Fabrications in Redmond, Washington
Job Description: Position Title: Category Manager - Fabrications Location: US Genie Facility Reporting to: Sr. Category Manager On-Site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site/Hybrid Travel: Up to 40% Join our team at Terex/Genie and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Category Manager - Fabrications to contribute to the Strategic Sourcing team. At Terex/Genie we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team. As a Category Manager - Fabrications at Terex/Genie, based in Bothell, Redmond, or Moses Lake, you'll play a pivotal role in executing our strategies with responsibility for sourcing direct parts in assigned categories, utilizing the global leverage of Terex ensuring that Terex globally and regionally achieves best value in cost, quality, delivery, reliability, service, and support. This role will also co-ordinate cross functional relationships, including engineering, materials management, local purchasing, operations, finance and aftermarket. What you'll do Responsibility for the development and implementation of category strategies for Modular components. Development of policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring safety, quality, and delivery continuity. Collaboration with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide a resilient and cost-effective supply chain. Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to identify best fit suppliers for Modular components and systems. Develop and implement strategies to improve visibility of manufacturing pipeline ensuring continuity of supply into Terex manufacturing facilities. Development and management of relationships with key suppliers and negotiates company-wide contracts. Development and implementation of global pricing structures, including material indexing mechanisms where necessary to maintain cost control. Interface as the global relationship owner between Terex and global suppliers. Develop sourcing plans for footprint moves, new product launches and engineering changes to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions. Support the aftermarket purchasing team with sourcing and strategic planning Evaluation of risks within the category, develop and execute risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans. Identification and leverage global supply base potential including R&D and test capabilities to improve Terex competitiveness in the market. Driver of continuous improvement and business simplification efforts., effectively building Terex for long term success. Maintenance of conduct consistent with company policy, operating procedures, accepted practices and applicable laws What you'll bring Required: Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management or manufacturing Bachelor's degree with focus on procurement, supply chain, engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven record of strong negotiation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred: Ability to work in US based Genie facility (hybrid schedule) Knowledge of modular components and industry. Experience working with global supply base in manufacturing industry. Strong procurement and strategic sourcing background with focus on direct materials. Understanding of Make versus Buy. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Ideal candidate is entrepreneurial and able to work with little guidance. Excellent p