JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description As a Category Manager, Indirect Sourcing, your role will be to lead a portfolio of indirect suppliers in the development and implementation of strategic sourcing activities across the enterprise. You will execute the strategic sourcing process for assigned indirect categories by data gathering, identifying suppliers, quote preparation, supplier qualification, and gap analysis to make robust decisions regarding supplier selection and sourcing needs. You will develop indirect category sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships and performance as well as lead cost reduction for assigned categories. #LI-LB1 You will do this by: Evaluates broad purchasing practices, quotes and reviews cost/price and value analysis to select, reviews alternative suppliers to drive indirect cost reduction Builds and manages high level supplier relationships: communicates supplier performance & gaps to goals, and outlines improvement to ensure business objectives and investment returns are met Ensures supplier training for relevant processes and procedures Establishes and manages strategic sourcing goals and metrics for cost reduction, supplier performance, and sourcing decisions. Researches and evaluates the benefits of indirect contracts, open-market purchases and out-sourcing Negotiates, writes and verifies legal issues of supply agreements Recommends and implements changes in processes or procedures for assigned areas Defines, resolves, and provides permanent solutions to systemic supplier performance issues. Leads continuous cost reduction / value improvement activity by developing and executing projects, competitively quoting, conducting negotiations, and developing/executing cost models. Develops and implements communication plans to key stakeholders. Performs other duties as assigned You are the type of person who is/has: Comprehensive knowledge of indirect strategic sourcing and supply strategies, purchasing function concepts and of supplier category processes and practices Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing, presentations and interactions with diverse groups of people inside and outside of the corporation Proficiency with SAP Ability to work in a team environment and to build and manage business relationships Ability to lead sophisticated partnership arrangements Strong knowledge of indirect... For full info follow application link. Briggs & Stratton Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran\'s status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/5828028BAD064935