Do you have strong negotiation skills? Do you have experience in strategic and tactical supply? Timpte has the role for you! Timpte is looking for a Global Category Manager for Direct Supply in our David City, NE facility.

The Global Category Manager for Direct Supply will manage the strategic supply chain for a specific individual or group of categories / commodities. This role is responsible for the selection, management, and development of all suppliers for a category or categories. This role will lead the effort to manage quality, delivery, total cost, and cash related to materials used in production and/or for service and aftermarket shipment for all suppliers and parts within a category or categories. This role will own the individual strategies for their respective material category/commodity that includes external market intelligence, organization annual operating plan objectives, internal and external customer expectations and supplier performance management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage performance and development of the supply base for assigned category(ies)
• Category/commodity strategy development and execution
• Total cost improvement
• Identification, qualification and selection of new suppliers
• Develop supplier portfolios by commodity

• cost
• delivery
• quality
• warranty
• terms

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, supply chain, engineering, or a related discipline and 3- 5 years’ experience in supply chain management including strategic and tactical supply.
• Prefer either CPSM or CSCP accreditation.
• Strong negotiation experience and skills.
• Experienced in developing, implementing, and leading a category strategy.
• Experience within a lean manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of business principles involved in category management, supplier quality, transportation, and supply analytics.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of transportation for the movement of components by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits for both domestic and international purchases.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work well with all levels of management and staff.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must have working knowledge and experience with MRP/ERP business software including supplier portals and control towers.
• 30% - 50% travel required.

Timpte Excellent Benefits:

• Competitive salary with bonuses!
• Benefits- medical, dental, vision plans
• 401K with company match
• Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
• Safety boot and safety glasses program
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Company celebrations- picnics, holiday celebrations with gifts!