Global Category Manager, Non-Metallics, Resins, Molded Components

POSITION SUMMARY
This position reports to the Director of Category Management and is responsible for the strategic management of our global non-metallics product category.
This position will provide global category leadership, aligning with segment and regional category teams and working closely with segment and divisional product leaders, operations and other key stakeholders to deploy strategies that drive value and sustainability in our supply chain.
This key role will work closely with the global supply chain teams, operations, plant and corporate leaders in the development of strategic plans and supporting objectives to drive overall performance across Regal Rexnord.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and drive a category strategy for non-metallics, including:
resins, urethanes, and molded components.
including developing strategic sourcing partnerships, leading negotiations, and strategy implementation
Lead Supplier management strategy including supplier development, supply base consolidation, cost reduction roadmaps and implementation of supplier segmentation plan.
Partner with business segments and influence the strategic direction of the category strategy, including design criteria, and directed sourcing requirements (Tier 2/Tier 3).
Leads the effort to achieve and maintain alignment in the value chain between the suppliers, and the end customer in all form, fit, function, price and delivery requirements.
Strategically supports divisions within the larger function of global supply chain.
Manages, tracks, and reports key drivers, market trends from a historical and forecasting perspective.
Establishes and implements countermeasures to compensate for negative performance and market trends.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the category total cost, including an integrated view of tooling and component costs as a part of the category strategy
Partners with the operational purchasing teams to ensure period-over-period process improvements
Drives innovation and a focus on continuous improvement within the supply chain organization
Responsible for timely reporting to agreed-on KPIs and presents strategic sourcing plans, activities and successes to the Senior Leadership Team.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS
BA or BS degree required, preferably in Supply Chain/Operations management.
Master's Degree / MBA desired.
8+ years of direct supply chain, operations, distribution or related experience, with several years being in a category management or procurement of resins and molded components
Deep industry expertise in resins and polymers including roles in sourcing / supply chain, managing a diverse set of resin and polymer sub-categories
Deep understanding of resin and polymer supply base, cost drivers, market dynamics, and cost management/reduction strategies
Experience with direct material sourcing on a global scale, with multi-tier supplier relationship management
Outstanding analytical skills with the ability to use a structured approach to understand, analyze and solve complex problems / issues
Ability to develop working partnerships with senior executives across the business and to challenge and influence them to create change
Cross-functional / cross-departmental outlook, working across a decentralized organization
Strong written communication and excellent oral presentation skills, and the ability to present convincingly at senior levels
Travel:

Approximately 30% travel including international
Language:
English
Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage

Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Paid Leaves

Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a $6.5B publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion.
The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion.
A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications.
The Company's automation offering, comprised of controllers, drives, precision motors, and actuators, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision tools used in surgical applications.
The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments:
Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control.
Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide.
For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
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