Job Description

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Join our Team: Category Manager, Running Gear & Hardware
Bothell, Redmond, or Moses Lake, WA | On-Site/Hybrid
Reporting to the Sn Category 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 engineering, materials management, local purchasing, operations, finance and aftermarket
What you'll do

• Responsibility for the development and implementation of category strategies for Running Gear & Hardware.
• 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.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to identify best fit suppliers for Running Gear & Hardware components and systems.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve visibility of manufacturing pipeline ensuring continuity of supply into Terex manufacturing facilities.
• Development and management of relationships with key suppliers and negotiates company-wide contracts.
• Development and implementation of global pricing structures, including material indexing mechanisms where necessary to maintain cost control.
• Interface as the global relationship owner between Terex and global suppliers.
• Develop sourcing plans for footprint moves, new product launches and engineering changes to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions.
• Support the aftermarket purchasing team with sourcing and strategic planning
• Evaluation of risks within the category, develop and execute risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• 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
Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management or manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree with focus on procurement, supply chain, engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven record of strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Ability to work in US based Genie facility (hybrid schedule)
• Knowledge of modular components and industry.
• Experience working with global supply base in manufacturing industry.
• Strong procurement and strategic sourcing background with focus on direct materials.
• Understanding of Make versus 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.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Travel:
Must be willing and able to travel (travel is estimated at 25% rising to 40% during periods of supplier assessment and selection).
Salary: The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $125,000 USD annual. The salary range may be higher or lower depending on the applicant's location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. All eligible Team Members will be offered health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options, paid time off, company holidays, 401k matching, employee stock purchase plan, legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and discount programs.
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! .
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.
We offer competitive salaries, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options, paid time off, company holidays, 401k matching, employee stock purchase plan, legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and discount programs.
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If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
About Terex:
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.
Additional Information:
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. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values - Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at .
The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.

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