RESPECT to people, COURAGE to be pioneers and raise the bar, and always demonstrating INTEGRITY and authenticity. Do these core values align with yours? If so, Lhoist North America may be the place for you! We are a company that believes our people make it happen and rewards talent by offering opportunities to further develop your knowledge and interests. Within our organization, we offer safety first environments, collaboration across teams, diverse and inclusive workspaces all while challenging each other to grow.
Application Deadline for this role will be 05/21/2024.
As a Category Manager, you will play a critical role in managing spend categories effectively. You'll be responsible for defining, designing, and implementing processes and tools to successfully manage the assigned spend category(ies). Your focus will be on achieving recurrent Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) improvement, ongoing value creation, and risk mitigation while maintaining service levels and capacity requirements. This role involves close collaboration with key internal stakeholders, strategic supplier management, and the execution of sourcing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Attributes
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 8 years in procurement or supply chain management, preferably with complex spend categories (e.g., power and natural gas).
Education: bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
Physical Demands
Lhoist North America offers a very competitive salary package that includes but is not limited to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, vacation, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with Lhoist North America 401K retirement savings options which includes an employer match. Lhoist North America also recognizes the importance of continuing education by offering Educational Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and professional growth.
Here at Lhoist North America, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and strongly support diversity in our workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone, and we are committed to treating everyone in a fair and equitable manner. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.