Category Manager - IPL
Lexington, KY 40503
About the Job
IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. We employ over 2,500 people in 18 manufacturing facilities, 2 corporate & sales offices and 3 R&D facilities across Canada, China, Europe, and the United States.
Read more about our story at: www.iplglobal.com
Job Title: Category Manager
Location: North America
Job Overview and key duties:
- Responsible for negotiation activities from request for quote to implementation.
- Provide updates to Procurement Director regarding market updates, supply disruptions, opportunities for improvement, cost reduction initiatives, etc.
- Working with Planning and Inventory team members to ensure consistency of our supply chain.
- Leader in category intelligence with ability to develop and present category procurement strategy
- Show a deep understanding of the business; presenting new opportunity and or partnerships to become industry leader
- Support budget activities and cost savings initiatives for your category
- Ability to document project plans, support product trials and develop success criteria
- Evaluate category risk factors and develop path to mitigation
- Ensure agreements are provided to encoders for ERP accuracy
- Build and Maintain strong internal and external communications
- Develop internal and external teams to facilitate exchange of ideas, struggles and improvements
- Conduct business reviews with key suppliers
- Maintain service level agreements with internal stakeholders
- Role model our values.
- Support the Corporate policies and ensure requests comply
Additional information
- Related bachelor's degree in a related field preferred and/or prior Procurement experience – able to understand operational processes, customer requirements and technical attributes of the product range.
- Capability of multi-tasking, prioritize demand while maintaining attention to detail.
- Communication skills to collaborate and work across multiple functional areas.
- ERP implementation experience (IFS advantageous but not essential).
- Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous.
- Ability to travel as needed up to 25%.