May 13, 2022
MAJOR FUNCTION Having a regional responsibility and covering production sites within the Americas region, the Category Manager (CM) is involved with purchases and suppliers that have medium to high impact on the organization's products, processes, and budget. The Category Manager has an overall responsibility to create, maintain, and improve inbound supply chains for Production Companies and Distribution centers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Continuously monitor and develop Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance of the supply base combined with best-in-industry financials (working capital, payment terms, Inventory values). Prepare and evaluate RFPs/RFQs, negotiate prices and terms with suppliers in support of company objectives. Identify and select suppliers based on total cost of ownership including quality and delivery performance. Cover the spend with written agreements. Develop long term Category Strategies to best support Nilfisk Strategies. Proactively...
USA-NILIN Nilfisk
Brooklyn Park, MN, USA