At ADS, no idea is off limits, and we celebrate creativity and bold moves. For more than 50 years ADS has been manufacturing a variety of innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, we are a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company, manufacturing pipe and ancillary products. What does that mean? When it storms, we capture rain with our drain basins, convey it with pipe, store it using chambers and finally treat it with our water quality products, before safely returning water back to the environment. We handle, what we call, the entire lifecycle of a raindrop. Our products help prevent flooding, which increases quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and rural towns. We also believe in creating a circular economy and are the largest plastic recycling company in North America. We use plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. ADS operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers.
We have amazing stories to tell, and we need your help getting our story out there. To learn more about ADS, please visit our website at www.adspipe.com.
Leadership CompetenciesThe successful candidate must bring high level of ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values that complement the team.
Strategic Mindset – anticipates future trends and implications accuratelyDecision Quality – relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisionsCustomer Focus – identifies opportunities that benefit the businessBusiness Insight – keeps up with current and possible future policies, practices, and trends in the organization, function, and in the marketplacePlans and Aligns – breaks down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actionsOptimizes Work Processes – seeks ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineeringEnsures Accountability – establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring resultsCollaborates – works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectivesDevelops Talent – develops others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignmentsBuilds Effective Teams – forms teams with appropriate and diverse mix of styles, perspectives, and experienceDrives Vision and Purpose – talks about future possibilities in a positive wayCourage – faces difficult issues and supports others who do the same ResponsibilitiesThe Category Manager for Indirect Procurement is responsible for developing and deploying a Sourcing Strategy for the assigned Categories while ensuring Operational Procurement excellence and continuity of supply for approximately $250M in spend on Indirect goods and services. Categories include but not limited to: MRO, Logistics (Freight/Distribution, Fuel, Fleet Management, etc.) and Corporate spend such as Temp Labor, Marketing, Travel, IT, HR, and Legal.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to align with the business needs of the organization.Generate cost savings YOY for the duration of the assignment, reporting monthly to executive team.Identify potential suppliers and conduct market research to assess their capabilities and fit.Negotiate contracts / terms with suppliers; including costing, capacities, delivery schedules, payment terms, rebate programs, etc.Incorporate Supplier Relationship Management principles to prioritize & align organizational resources.Establish and implement Governance for purchasing of indirect goods and services for the company.Perform Risk Assessment and develop mitigation plans for key areas of need.Collaborate with legal and compliance departments to ensure sourcing activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.Work closely with cross-functional teams, such as product development, manufacturing and supply chain, to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.Evaluate and assess supplier performance, conducting regular supplier audits and implementing improvement plans as needed.Maintain continuous pulse on emerging technologies to promote manufacturing innovation.Attend industry conference and seminars to build relationships and gain market intelligence.Develop knowledge of various sourcing tools (market analytics, industry data, should cost, SRM, Kraljic, etc.) and leverage in development of sourcing strategies.Lead cross-functional initiatives for development of TCO and Should-Cost models, VA/ VE, Process Improvement, etc.Job Skills
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
Demonstrated capability of developing sourcing strategies for sub-commodity categories within Indirect Goods and Services.Track record of delivering significant bottom line impact through deployment of sourcing strategies supporting Margin Expansion, Working Capital Improvement and Topline Growth.Experience in developing and maintaining supply agreements and contracts.Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field.Proven experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, preferably in a managerial or leadership role.Strong knowledge of global sourcing processes, strategies, and best practices.Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.Strong project management & organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and make data-driven decisions.Proficient in using sourcing & supply chain tools, systems, and software (ERP/Oracle, should cost, spend/market analytics, etc.)Project management that drives impact, strong results and leads change.Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field.Preferred Experience:
5 to 8+ years of sourcing and industry experiencePhysical Requirements:
Travel up to 25%, with ability to travel internationally and domestically.#LI-CH1
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EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.