Are you a strategic sourcing professional who thrives on building supplier partnerships and driving measurable cost savings across a regional manufacturing footprint? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.
As our new Senior Category Manager - Direct, you will be developing and executing sourcing strategies for direct materials across the Americas Region, aligning regional suppliers to long-term business objectives while delivering on cost savings targets and supply chain performance KPIs. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.
This position reports to the Purchasing Manager and works on a hybrid schedule from our facility in San Luis Potosi, SLP, Mexico. Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in Mexico without support now or in the future.
What you will be doing
As a key part of the Americas Purchase team, you'll create impact by Leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives that strengthen our supplier base, reduce total cost of ownership, and ensure reliable supply across multiple manufacturing sites in the Americas.
Your main responsibilities include:
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Develop and present sourcing strategies at management and executive reviews, ensuring alignment with Grundfos long-term objectives and regional supplier requirements.
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Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and lead times with suppliers, implementing agreements across multiple sites in the Americas Region.
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Initiate and conduct Supplier Relationship Management meetings to build partnerships, reduce costs, improve quality, and drive on-time delivery performance.
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Evaluate market trends, commodity pricing, and cost drivers to identify and prioritize material cost reduction opportunities and control purchase price variances.
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Lead cross-company teams in strategic supplier development, new vendor evaluation, and product/supplier change initiatives.
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Leverage SAP, Sievo, Scanmarket, and other tools for data analysis, project tracking, and reporting on savings targets and critical operating tasks.
