Procurement Category Manager - Submer

Location & work modality: Houston, TX. #LI-Hybrid

Type of Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Travel Requirements: 35%

About Submer

The best way to introduce you to Submer is undoubtedly through our values: Sustainable, Unique, Bold, Making Sense, Empathetic and Reliable. If these resonate with you we're sure you will find your place here in no time.

At Submer, we believe that our digital world can be more sustainable, more efficient and more environmentally friendly. Submer is solving the biggest problems of datacenter, supercomputer, hyperscale and edge applications to make that future possible.

Our multinational talented team has a huge passion in reducing IT environmental footprint and expertise in datacenter design and day-to-day operations. We’re scaling our team and operations worldwide to meet growing international demand.

What impact you will have

In dependence of vice president of supply chain , the ideal candidate will coordinate with Product Development and conduct Sourcing and Procurement for all assigned product categories, creating local/global strategy and making sure Supply Chain risks are mitigated, and QCDDM standards are defined and followed.

What you’ll do

Category Management:

• Category Strategy Development: Develop and implement category strategies aligned with the company's overall business goals, identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
• Procurement Process Management: Ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements. Develop KPIs to measure effectiveness of category strategy and activities
• Market Analysis and Benchmarking: Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify industry trends, potential suppliers, and competitive pricing. Provide insights and recommendations

Procurement Operations:

• Supplier Setup and Management: Establish and manage a network of reliable suppliers. Oversee the onboarding process, including supplier visits, contract negotiations, compliance checks, and performance evaluations.
• Contract Negotiation and Management: Lead contract negotiations with suppliers, focusing on securing favorable terms and conditions. Manage contract renewals, amendments, and compliance.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain. Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions.
• Supplier Relationship and Performance management: Supplier selection, visit, management, and evaluation, in coordination with Product Engineering & Quality, to assure desired level of service and capacity.

Category Enablement and maintenance:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders (incl. product development/engineering, finance, and operations teams) to understand their needs and ensure the timely delivery of goods and services.
• Participation in full cycle of Purchasing Project Management: from product design until EOP, going through sourcing, proto phase, homologation, and serial life management.
• Improvement plans: Active search of manufacturing improvements and cost-saving opportunities

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement and category management, preferably in a technology startup or fast-paced environment
• Proven track record of setting up and managing suppliers and categories from scratch
• International experience, with proven track record of setting up different regions

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package refleting your expertise and experience.
• Medical Insurance Plan.
• 401k Employee volunteer contribution Plan.
• A great work environment characterised by friendliness, international diversity, flexibility, and a hybrid-friendly approach.
• You´ll be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a mission to make a positive impact, offering an exciting career evolution.

Our Inclusive Responsibility

Submer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.