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Category Manager (Phillips)


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Job Description:

BW Papersystems is seeking an experienced Commodity Manager with a strong background in electrical and electronic components. In this role, this role is critical to developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and implementing supply chain improvements. Being the ideal candidate, you will have a proactive approach to problem-solving and thrive in a dynamic environment, driving results and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This role can sit in: Phillips or Sheboygan, Wisconsin or at our Hunt Valley, MD location!

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for electrical components, including drives, motors, switches, sensors, power supplies, and breakers.

Apply expertise in electrical and electronic components to develop sourcing strategies and optimize supply chain processes.

Manage supplier relationships, focusing on technology alignment, cost management, quality assurance, and timely delivery.

Lead cross-functional teams throughout the supplier selection process for new platforms.

Conduct high-level negotiations to secure comprehensive agreements with supplier executives.

Maintain up-to-date industry knowledge, providing insights to stakeholders regarding supplier and market conditions.

Proficient in problem-solving skills, such as cost modeling, quotation analysis, roadmap development, supplier selection, performance management, and planning processes.

Operate effectively in a fluid and fast-paced environment.

Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to lead and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Basic Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent practical experience.

3+ years of experience in commodity management or supply chain management.

5+ years of experience in commodity management, specifically in the electrical/ electronics field.

About Us:

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

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Category Manager (Phillips) - by My Northern Wisconsin - 10-15-2024, 01:43 AM