Shift Timing - Evening Shift (4:30 PM - 1:30 AM)
About the job
The Indirect Category Manager is responsible for leading assigned categories and vendors in an efficient, effective, and reliable manner. Accountable for developing category and vendor sourcing strategies, drafting solicitations, leading negotiations, monitoring vendor performance, and optimizing company supplier spending. The category manager is also responsible for helping Enviri and Procurement achieve their financial and operational targets.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute category strategies for assigned indirect categories, ensuring alignment with the company鈥檚 procurement and business goals.
- Assist in procurement planning to ensure alignment with financial objectives and project timelines.
- Manage a portfolio of commercial contracts and strategic vendor relationships with key vendors in the category.
- Lead RFPs, RFQs, and negotiation processes for contracts in HR, IT, EHS, CAPEX, Engineering, and other support Functions and demonstrate year-on-year cost savings and avoidance.
- Collaborate with the legal and insurance, and other critical teams to finalize contract terms, ensure risk mitigation, and maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Ensure contract terms align with insurance requirements, mitigating liabilities and supporting organizational risk management policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and identify opportunities for value creation.
- Optimize vendor performance by establishing and monitoring KPIs, conducting QBRs, and ensuring compliance with SLAS and contract terms.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives through TCO analysis and joint process improvement opportunities with suppliers.
- Partner closely with key stakeholders in HR, IT, EHS, and Engineering, and other assigned Functional teams to support strategic initiatives and operational needs.
- Maintain and enhance positive vendor relationships to foster collaboration & efficiency.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior Procurement team members, fostering professional growth and development.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the procurement team.