Category Manager

Overview

As a member of the Procurement team, the Commodity Manager is responsible for strategic management of assigned commodities for Alliance Laundry Systems by developing and implementing commodity strategies through the analysis of current spend, selecting and managing suppliers, negotiating pricing, executing contracts and general procurement administration. The Commodity Manager role has a heavy emphasis on managing projects as a key contributor to our Value Enhancement program.

Responsibilities

Primary duties:

• Implements cost, delivery, and quality improvement programs in the procurement of Indirect Goods and Services
• Manages supplier development, sourcing, relationships and contract administration
• Accountable to drive and implement assigned project(s) and provide routine updates to the organization on the status of assigned projects
• Accountable for ensuring all suppliers meet project schedules and work to continuously improve cost, quality and delivery requirements
• Identify poor performing suppliers and drive improvement opportunities or find alternative sourcing options to ensure uninterrupted supply
• Works on complex problems/projects where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors and timely communication
• Conducts research to identify new sources of supply, evaluate current suppliers, prepares reports and manages supplier relationships for assigned commodities
• Ensures supplier relationships are conducted in an ethical and professional manner
• Facilitates cross-functional work groups to select new suppliers using cost based methods
• Working with internal customers toward prompt resolution of opportunities/issues while exemplifying a positive customer service mentality

Secondary duties:

• Keeps up to date and assesses procurement trends by maintaining affiliations with successful companies who practice effective procurement management, attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional associations

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience:

• Minimum of three years of experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• SAP experience preferred 

Skills and Abilities:

• Highly proficient in the use of Excel and experience with data analysis
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Proficient investigation and research skills
• Excellent material planning and inventory management skills
• Demonstrated cross-functional team leadership and facilitation skills
• Experience working with global suppliers
• Excellent project management skills
• Customer service mentality/relationship building

 Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field required.
• ASCM certification preferred

Physical Requirements

• Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting.

Travel

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on an as needed basis

ID

2025-10937

Pos. Type

Full-Time