Category Manager - Subcontracting (Outsourced Manufacturing)

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.  Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Job Location: Any U.S. ENA location

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Job Summary: 

The Category Manager – Subcontracting (Outsourced Manufacturing) is responsible for managing the procurement activities across external vendors providing surface treatment (anodizing, coating) and fabrication services. This position is a key member of the central Hydro Extrusions Procurement team. The individual holding this position will report into the VP Procurement Hydro Extrusions and will work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g. supply chain, operations, finance, sales, etc.) and the different Business Unit and Plant Procurement teams.

This is a global role for the Subcontracting category in Hydro Extrusions, working across Business Units (Extrusion Europe, Extrusion North America, Precision Tubing and Hydro Building Systems) with initial focus on North America. This position is based at any of Hydro Extrusions' plants across North America, offering a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Preferred focus in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, although prefer 10+ years, working in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, plant operations, or related fields.
• Experience with subcontracting (outsourced manufacturing) categories.
• Experience leading and participating within project teams to achieve defined outcomes.
• Experience developing a strategic approach to spend categories or supply base.
• Ability to travel up to 30% as required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools.
• Experience with Should-Cost Modeling, Total Cost of Ownership, and ROI analysis preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets.
• Experience with business operating systems, i.e.: Oracle, SAP, preferred.
• Experience working within a project management environment.
• CPSM/CPSD/C.P.M. certification(s) preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

Category strategy development and implementation

• Define category strategies based on analysis of the internal and external fact base, utilizing supply market intelligence, vendor knowledge, and sound procurement strategies.
• Lead procurement category deployment and supplier management for subcontracting category across all Hydro Extrusion in order to support business strategy and minimize total cost of ownership (TCO).
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