Senior Global Category Manager
Core
Develop and execute global category strategies for engineered components, translating market insights into sourcing plans to deliver cost, value, and performance improvements for mining technology operations.
Role type
Senior Global Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Global sourcing initiatives, supplier portfolios, and strategic category plans for mining equipment and engineered products.
Domain
Mining technology, heavy-industrial manufacturing, engineered components
Required skills
Category strategy development, global sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, should-cost analysis, risk mitigation, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Mining equipment experience, digital/AI procurement tools, matrixed organization influence, multilingual capabilities
Technologies
Procurement tools, data analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Develop global category strategies aligned with business and engineering requirements; lead global and regional sourcing initiatives including RFx processes and negotiations; manage relationships with key global suppliers and drive performance improvements; identify and mitigate supply risks including geopolitical and capacity issues; demonstrate commitment to safety culture and zero harm behaviors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
