Sourcing Category Manager

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum 7 years in strategic procurement/category management (preferred indirect)  
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English including Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Negotiation skills, Contract development and management including the strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in APAC and JP countries
• Market Intelligence, Data Analytics, Project Management, Quality & risk Management
• Results oriented, Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement
• Strong skills and knowledges to ensure that supplier selection, qualification, negotiation/contract and Supplier relationship/performance management be performed in a timely and sustainable manner based on the project time schedule and business needs
• Represent organization as prime contact on contracts or projects to interact with internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organization with demonstrated ability to influence key stakeholders and strategic suppliers
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to work independently and to lead activities of category in support of overall category strategy and business
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Marketing or equivalent 
• Global procurement experience (within APAC or Japan specific category manager experience) and/or Supply Chain certification (C.P.M., CPSM or SPSM, etc.) is preferred
• SAP ARIBA experience is preferred

What We Offer: At Gore, we want our Associates to have fulfilling careers driven by curiosity and commitment. In return, we commit to our Associates by offering comprehensive, competitive rewards in the form of compensation, benefits, an Associate stock ownership-type plan, and opportunities for growth and development. Learn more at gore.com/careers

We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. In support of our values and continued success we are proud of Associates around the world who support an inclusive work environment, strive to reflect the diversity of the communities where we operate, and ensure all Associates and external partners are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions via email at AP_TA@wlgore.com

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