Category Manager- Landsberg Orora Dallas

 

 

At Orora, we believe our packaging touches lives and together, we, together as a team, deliver on the promise of what’s inside. From custom packaging design and packaging materials, to prototype development and manufacturing, packaging automation and equipment, kitting and fulfillment, global sourcing, and full service warehousing and logistics, our packaging consultants develop cutting-edge, innovative solutions that take a product from concept to consumer.  It is with this passion and commitment to innovation, we believe in hiring and developing the very best talent by living our core values of Teamwork, Passion, Respect, and Integrity every day.  These core values define who we are and how we operate. They shape the way we work with each other, with our customers, and with our communities. Every day, we deliver packaging solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations while solving complex problems as a team.  We believe that all team members (irrespective of their role or level), should aspire to distinctive leadership behavior, as we continue to deliver on the promise for our customers, shareholders and each other. Leadership is not tied to a job title, i.e. you don’t need to be accountable for a team to be considered a leader.

 

 

Category Manager 

 

Orora Packaging Solutions is seeking a Category Manager to develop sourcing strategies for various Direct materials. This position will be responsible for driving, developing, and executing standard analyses
across commodities to identify savings opportunities, and drive market research and insights. In this role, the Category Manager will develop and implement Category Strategy for distribution level businesses. You will play a key part in driving process improvement and delivering successful business results. You will lead the identification of Direct material suppliers that Orora can partner with, considering new solutions, technologies, and trends. You will lead the supplier management and Score carding of assigned suppliers within your category. You will be responsible to, improve, and sustain our Procurement processes. This
position requires the ability to build and maintains strong working and collaborative relationships with internal customers and suppliers.
 

This position reports to the Director of Procurement, Distribution.

 

 

What You’ll be Responsible For

• Evaluates, negotiates, and facilitates the execution of contracts, such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Purchasing Agreements, Master Supply Agreements, and related supplier onboarding documents, for new
  suppliers.
• Serves as the point of contact for Orora Coworkers, and Suppliers, for Procurement related activities in Distribution. Leads the resolution of requests, opportunities, and issues in a timely fashion.
• Leads the management and resolution of supply risk for Direct material in Distribution.
• Leads, improves, and sustains Procurement processes such as commodity strategies and supplier business reviews.
• Leads, supports, and assists in the development and implementation of category plans and strategies for assigned categories.
• Reviews and analyzes spend data to identify cost savings, supplier consolidation opportunities and to identify non-contracted spend.
• Provides the evaluation of supplier quotations utilizing appropriate negotiation and sourcing analysis techniques and implementation of proper contracts with emphasis on quality, delivery, total cost, and
  service necessary to meet requirements.
• Develops processes and tools to measure key performance indicators.
• Extracts, analyzes and prepares reports to measure key supplier and internal performance-to-plan.
• Develops, documents and implements processes and systems in support of company goals.
• Identifies and implements improvements to streamline and automate process flows.
• Distributes, updates and tracks procurement plans for supply chain integration and procurement analysis.
• Assesses and reports compliance to internal/external stakeholders.
• Leads supplier management process within assigned categories through business reviews and score carding to hold suppliers accountable.
• Conducts and manages RFP’s within categories to identify cost savings, consolidate spend, and drive rebate growth.

 

What We’re Looking For

Education and Experience:

 

• BS/BA Degree preferably in supply management, supply chain, or business.
• Two or more years of prior Direct procurement sourcing experience, with knowledge of the full value chain including purchasing/supply management, supplier negotiations, savings opportunity
  identification, etc.
• Must have experience with RFPs, RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.

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