Machine Category Manager North America

Position Summary:

The North American Machining Category Manager will drive and manage all machining sourcing efforts in Europe.  This role will identify opportunities, develop strategies, and execute projects.  This role will also lead all regional supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities:

• Drives project savings to exceed annual goals.
• Drafts and drives regional strategies.
• Identifies, qualifies, and manages suppliers.
• Promotes BCC and other corporate initiatives.
• Negotiates Sourcing agreements.
• Leads SRM, Supplier performance, and relationship management

Requirements:

• Four-year degree required preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain.
• 5 years sourcing experience
• MBA preferred
• Supply Chain and Quality Certifications preferred

Other Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of the category and required supply base.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain and total cost of ownership principles required.   
• Demonstrated experience executing the strategic sourcing process, policy setting, and implementation across categories  
• Work with the business unit and supply chain personnel to ensure safe and timely delivery of quality products/services which satisfy all requirements
• Strong experience with project management

Work Environment or Physical Demands:

• Physical demands of the job include bending, sitting, lifting items less 15 pounds and driving.
• Must be capable of international travel;
• Majority of the role is in an office environment.  Occasional supplier site visits that may require proper PPE, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, vest, ear plugs, and gloves.
• This individual must obey all traffic laws and wear a seat belt while operating a motor vehicle while working for JBT.

Travel:

• Travel requirement is 50% after the first six months onboarding.
• Travel for the first six months may be as high as 75%.