Category Manager - Indirect Sourcing

Category Manager Indirect Sourcing

About Us

Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, providing innovative products and diverse power solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, we are committed to equal employment opportunity.

Job Description

• **Location:** Wauwatosa, WI, US, 53222
• **Company:** Briggs & Stratton

As an **Indirect Category Manager**, your goal is to lead a set of commodities and services in the development and implementation of strategic indirect sourcing activities across the enterprise.

Responsibilities:

• Execute the strategic sourcing process for assigned products and services.
• Develop global commodity sourcing strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Lead cost reduction for assigned products and services.
• Conduct supplier qualification and gap analysis.
• Establish and manage strategic sourcing goals and metrics.
• Research and evaluate benefits of contracts, open market purchases, and outsourcing.
• Negotiate, write, and verify legal issues of supply agreements.
• Develop and implement communication plans to key stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in purchasing or related field.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility.
• Proficiency with SAP.
• Experience with indirect category management.

**Additional Skills:**

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in strategic sourcing and supply strategies.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically.

If you are a proven leader with strong negotiation skills and experience in strategic sourcing, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join Briggs & Stratton today and be a part of our innovative and diverse team. Apply now!