Category Manager - Industrial Gases & Chemicals

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key authority on global market insights, including long-term supply, demand, capacity, pricing, market segments, competitive landscape, market trends, and related environmental or regulatory factors.
• Formulate and implement negotiation strategies aimed at fulfilling the company's objectives and targets.
• Create and maintain a documented negotiation and contracting process that aligns with the overall commodity strategy.
• Manage communications regarding contract data across international teams.
• Capitalize on supplier capabilities and business prospects both domestically and globally.
• Take ownership of the supplier relationship, collaborating with technology partners to facilitate supplier selection, development, and comprehensive management in line with the commodity strategy.
• Collaborate with suppliers to enhance performance across all metrics indicated in the supplier scorecard.
• Lead the analysis, planning, and execution of global supply base consolidation initiatives.
• Utilize your in-depth knowledge of data analytics along with Excel and presentation skills to deliver timely and executive-level communications.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Global Commodity Management or a related field within Industrial Gases & Chemicals.
• Superior interpersonal communication and negotiation abilities.
• Self-driven with the capability to work autonomously under pressure while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Background in supplier development, encompassing quality systems, processes, and supplier management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications is advantageous.
• Proven leadership in strategic business processes, with an innovative and results-focused mindset.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with senior management, both internally and externally, to effectively execute commodity strategies.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management capabilities.
• Proficient in negotiation and communication.
• Familiarity with the Strategic Sourcing Process.
• Strong quantitative analysis capabilities.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships.
• Exceptional data analysis and project management expertise.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with analytical tools is essential.
• Willingness to travel and participate in international conference calls, potentially during evening hours, to coordinate with global divisions and suppliers.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications is a plus.
• Self-motivated with effective time management skills.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.

Working Conditions

• This position is fully hybrid/remote.
• Travel may be required up to 15-20% of the time.