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Category Manager
Mueller Water Products. Serve as subject matter expert for supply chains involving industrial and/or electronics components .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, sourcing strategies, and supplier relationship management, with a strong focus on electronics and industrial components. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and managing procurement processes while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Supply Chain ManagementSourcing StrategiesSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsRisk Management
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Hard Skills
ProcurementRFP/RFQ ProcessesCost ManagementSupplier ComplianceAnalytical SkillsBusiness AcumenProject ManagementSupplier DevelopmentContinuous ImprovementManufacturing Sourcing
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationEffective CommunicationLeadership Through InfluenceAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Certification in PurchasingProfessional Certification in SourcingProfessional Certification in ProcurementProfessional Certification in Supply Chain
Industry Keywords
Electronics ComponentsIndustrial ManufacturingSupply Chain TrendsGlobal TariffsRisk AwarenessValue GenerationSmart ProductsCross-Functional TeamsSupplier ContractsMarket Fluctuations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as subject matter expert for supply chains involving industrial and/or electronics components
- Lead development and execution of sourcing strategies
- Introduce supply chains for smart products and solutions throughout Mueller’s organization
- Navigate supply categories and business units while engaging and leading cross-functional teams
- Provide functional leadership to Mueller purchasing personnel
- Act as business partner for assigned categories and Mueller Operations
- Manage annual spend turnover and create and implement sourcing strategies
- Manage price and cost according to company objectives and market fluctuations
- Understand business potential and develop plans to achieve best cost
- Operate as functional leader for the purchasing department within the assigned value stream
- Manage strategic supplier relationships and supplier contracts
- Lead make-or-buy decisions and executions
- Identify suppliers, review supplier capacity and inventory, and plan purchases ahead
- Report status and support project, value stream, steering committee, and stakeholder meetings
- Serve as subject matter expert for systems and technologies supply chains
- Lead supplier development, risk management, capability and quality improvement, and corrective actions
- Support supply chain risk management and continuous risk reduction projects
- Collaborate with Engineering on technical design decisions, technical capabilities, cost, and business objectives
- Ensure supplier compliance with Mueller requirements and policies
- Monitor economic and supply chain trends, technologies, legislation, environmental factors, and global tariffs
Requirements
What you’ll need- Relevant procurement/sourcing background with demonstrated knowledge on electronics and technologies
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-focused atmosphere
- Strong analytical skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage/lead through influence
- Strong competitive negotiation skills
- Ability to develop/create/manage RFP/RFQ processes
- Ability to advance plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet project deadlines
- Ability to complete tasks within requested timelines with limited oversight
- Global and diversity mindset; ability to adapt to cultural or situational differences
- Risk awareness and mitigation
- Demonstrated drive for improvement and value generation
- Solid business acumen
- Ability to learn quickly and manage sourcing activities across multiple purchasing groups
- BA or BS in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Management, or relevant area (desired qualification)
- Minimum 6 years of relevant experience (desired qualification)
- Strong background in manufacturing
- Professional certification in Purchasing, Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain (desired qualification)
- Background in industrial manufacturing sourcing and/or electronics preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k plan with 5% Company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Vacation
- 100% paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student debt retirement matching
- Well-being program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-provided life insurance
- Supplemental insurance at group rates
- Excellent salary and benefits package