Category Manager (Sourcing) Date: Dec 12, 2024 Location: Lively, ON, CA, P3Y 1K6 Req ID: 31761 Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, industrial, and forestry industries that maximizes value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Our Komatsu, P&H, Joy, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton equipment and services are used to extract fundamental minerals and develop modern infrastructure. Focusing exclusively on the underground hard rock, underground soft rock, and surface mining sectors, Komatsu Mining designs, manufactures, distributes, and services extensive product lines of highly reliable P&H surface mining equipment and JOY underground mining machinery used to cut, crush, load, and convey coal and industrial minerals worldwide. Komatsu Mining's products and related services are used extensively for mining coal, copper, iron, gold, and other mineral resources, and the company employs people worldwide. Komatsu Mining Corp. offers rewarding experiences and unique growth opportunities in addition to the following: + Competitive wages + Annual Bonus + Comprehensive benefits package (health & dental, vision coverage, healthcare spending account, and life insurance) + Personal wellness allowance + Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program. + Paid uniform and personal protective equipment + Paid vacation time + Paid sick time + Company-supplied tools + Trades apprenticeship and training opportunities + Training and education support + Employee social engagement activities and benefits + Industry-leading site safety statistics + Sustainable employment + Ability to be a part of an exciting and innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment Please visit our website https://www.komatsu.com/careers/ for more information. Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic Category Manager (Sourcing) to join our team at Komatsu North America. In this role, you will be responsible for managing sourcing activities by identifying and qualifying suppliers to meet Original Equipment (OE), Aftermarket, and general business requirements. Your focus will be on enhancing productivity and negotiating the lowest total overall cost. The Category Manager (Sourcing) is responsible for developing specific category strategies for various spends, standardizing contracts, and analyzing technical data to ensure efficient operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and monitor market trends to align category strategies with business goals. As the primary owner of supplier relationship management, you will drive strategy and manage deliverables effectively. Key Job Responsibilities + Perform high-level category analysis, including full spend and segment spend into sub-categories if needed. + Develop and implement commodity sourcing strategies through global market analysis, raw materials and services trends, technology, value chain analysis, and long-term sourcing plans. + Prepare for and lead supplier negotiations. + Manage RFI’s, RFP’s, and RFQ’s. + Conduct industry research to identify qualified suppliers and benchmark best-in-class suppliers. + Manage supplier relationships to develop the best value proposition, coordinating with key internal and external stakeholders. + Oversee the creation of Statements of Work with internal stakeholders and suppliers. + Manage, maintain, and update all supplier contracts. + Develop partnership relationship management plans for selected suppliers to improve financials, reduce in-house/total costs, improve quality/6S, and on-time delivery (OTD). + Ensure delivery against savings targets at required quality levels. + Support cost reduction goals established by top management. + Manage and utilize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Total Landed Cost (TLC) to leverage sourcing opportunities, considering local content, taxes, duties, geopolitical dimensions, intellectual property, and other business strategy factors. + Travel to supplier locations to investigate new opportunities, improve manufacturing efficiencies, and resolve supply chain or quality issues. + Evaluate supplier performance metrics, including value elements, performance trends, and risk analysis, to ensure category strategy effectiveness and take corrective action when needed. + Continuously evaluate the supply base in terms of market research, product quality, competitive pricing, capability, and capacity. + Perform SWOT and supplier risk analysis. + Implement design changes and model implementations, processing Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and Engineering Release Letters (ERL) according to standards and QDC principles. + Create and analyze reports as specified by management. Qualifications/Requirements + Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Business, OR a Diploma with relevant experience in Purchasing, Materials, or Engineering, along with CPIM, CSCP, or CPM Certification. + 2 to 5 years of relevant working experience. + Experience working in an ERP environment (SAP is a plus). + Knowledge of Supply Chain programs such as Consignment, Kanban, JIT, VMI, Lean, CI, etc., and the ability to manage project execution of these programs. + Extensive knowledge and deep understanding of commodities and category management. + Strong negotiation skills. + Demonstrated supplier relationship management and leadership capabilities. + Highly self-motivated, with strong communication and analytical skills. + Ability to build professional working relationships with suppliers and internal teams to maximize the benefits of supplier agreements. + Critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. + Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications is preferred. + Knowledge of Komatsu products considered an asset. Komatsu is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion in support of growing a global team to achieve our business results and create a better future every day for our globally based employees, customers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce strongly contributes to our business growth and product innovation. Komatsu is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, or disability. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request. While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.