Senior Category Manager

Company: DSJ Global
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

About:Join a dynamic, established aerospace manufacturing organization in the heart of Los Angeles. You will join a growing procurement team to establish and maintain key supplier partnerships, optimize supply chain processes and play a key strategic role on the procurement leadership team.Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management:

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to achieve cost savings, enhance quality, and improve supplier performance.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify supply chain trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Define and execute sourcing strategies for key expenditure categories.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to meet organizational requirements.
• Manage and cultivate relationships with current suppliers to foster long-term partnerships.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions to secure advantageous terms for the company.Cost Optimization:
  • Lead initiatives to reduce costs and drive continuous improvement projects.
  • Analyze total cost of ownership and deploy strategies to optimize cost structures.
  • Monitor and report on cost savings and performance metrics.Risk Mitigation and Compliance:
    • Identify potential supply chain risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
    • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.
    • Conduct supplier audits and assessments to uphold quality and compliance benchmarks.Qualifications: Basic:
      • Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field from an accredited institution.
      • 10 years of procurement experience, with a preference for aerospace industry experience across diverse categories such as raw materials, purchased components, and MRO.Preferred:
        • 5 years in procurement management.
        • 5 years of international experience.
        • Bilingual proficiency.
        • Engineering degree, MBA in Business Administration/Economics, or similar qualifications.
        • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
        • Familiarity with technical aspects of raw material specifications.
        • Innovative and strategic thinker.
        • Customer-focused with strong business acumen.
        • Ability to engage effectively with senior leadership.
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