Category Manager

Job Description:

Join our Team: Category Manager
Monterrey, MX | Hybrid

Reporting to the Sourcing Manager, this position plays a key role in executing our strategies with responsibility for sourcing direct parts in assigned categories, utilizing the global leverage of Terex ensuring that Terex globally and regionally achieves best value in cost, quality, delivery, reliability, service, and support.  This role will also co-ordinate cross functional relationships, including product development/ engineering, materials management, local purchasing, operations, finance and aftermarket.

What you'll do

• Responsibility for the development and implementation of category strategies for Electrical and Electronic Components
• Development of policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring safety, quality, and delivery continuity.
• Collaboration with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide a resilient and cost effective supply chain.
• Development and management of relationships with key suppliers and negotiates company-wide contracts.
• Development and implementation of material indexing mechanisms where necessary to maintain cost control.
• Interface as the liaison between Terex and the suppliers.
• Coordination of engineering changes, new product launches to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions.
• Identification and leverage global supply base potential including R&D and test capabilities to improve Terex competitiveness in the market.
• Driver of continuous improvement and business simplification efforts., effectively building Terex for long term success. 
• Maintenance of conduct consistent with company policy, operating procedures, accepted practices and applicable laws.

What you'll bring

• University degree with focus on procurement, supply chain, engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ year's work experience in Global manufacturing industry while dealing with Global supply base.
• Strong procurement and strategic sourcing background with focus on direct materials.
• Understanding of Make or Buy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ideal candidate is entrepreneurial and able to work with little guidance.
• Excellent project management skills and used to work in global, cross-functional teams.
• Proven supplier management and negotiation skills; able to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all involved parties.
• Technical savvy and able to read technical drawings, specifications and applications.
• Strong problem solving aptitude and excellent analytical skills plus high proficiency in MS Office products.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); In addition, Spanish would be ideal. 

Travel:

Must be willing and able to travel (travel is estimated at 25% rising to 75% during periods of supplier assessment and selection).

Why Join Us

• We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values — Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video The Terex purpose

• Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.

• Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.

• We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.

• We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.

• Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

How to Apply
To apply for this role and view all available positions within Terex, please visit our careers page:

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Terex Overview:

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

At Terex, we fully embrace the increasingly diverse world around us and strive to create an empowering and welcoming workplace culture. We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.

While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community. We value diversity, equity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage, citizenship, and continuous improvement. It's an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector - come join us

Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including Westfield health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover, employee stock purchase plan and access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.

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