Senior Category Specialist
$93K - $156K/yr
... procurement for manufacturing and new product development? Hypertherm Associates is looking for a ... Manage supplier pricing for assigned categories and support delivery and inventory escalations
2 Hypertherm Procurement Manager Jobs Hiring Near You
Senior Category Specialist
$93K - $156K/yr
... procurement for manufacturing and new product development? Hypertherm Associates is looking for a ... Manage supplier pricing for assigned categories and support delivery and inventory escalations
Senior Manager, Operations Planning
Kent, WA · On-site
$103K - $172K/yr
Senior Manager, Operations Planning Hypertherm Associates is looking for an experienced Senior ... Own the SIOP process and partner across Sales, Product Marketing, Operations, Procurement, and ...
Senior Manager, Operations Planning
Kent, WA · On-site
$103K - $172K/yr
Senior Manager, Operations Planning Hypertherm Associates is looking for an experienced Senior ... Own the SIOP process and partner across Sales, Product Marketing, Operations, Procurement, and ...
Hypertherm Jobs Information
Do workers at Hypertherm get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
89% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
89% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Does Hypertherm pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
83% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
83% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
At Hypertherm, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
82% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.
82% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.
Is the health insurance from Hypertherm affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
93% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
93% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Hypertherm?
Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.
Do workers at Hypertherm worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
86% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
86% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
Do Hypertherm workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
64% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2025.
64% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at Hypertherm?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
94% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
94% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do Hypertherm managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
Do jobs at Hypertherm spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
7% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
7% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
How easy is it to take sick days at Hypertherm?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Is working at Hypertherm good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
88% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
88% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.
Do people at Hypertherm feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Do people at Hypertherm get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Hypertherm?
Some people feel stressed out here.
50% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
50% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do people at Hypertherm enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
69% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
69% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Do people at Hypertherm recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
39% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
39% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Hypertherm?
Most people got enough training when they started.
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Hypertherm?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.
Do people think Hypertherm’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
72% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
72% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Hypertherm is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
76% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
76% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
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Hypertherm rating
8.7
Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
54th of 485 rated machine equipment manufacturers
Job description
Senior Category Specialist
Do you enjoy being involved in procurement for manufacturing and new product development? Hypertherm Associates is looking for a Senior Category Specialist with experience supporting procurement of industrial materials and equipment including electronics, tooling, and capital equipment to join our team in Hanover, NH.
In this role, your supply chain experience will be utilized to assess and mitigate risk, manage supplier relationships and performance, support new product introduction (NPI) activities, cultivate and execute cost savings initiatives, and execute projects.
Join our unique business where you'll find plenty of opportunities to showcase your strengths, learn new skills, and drive process and procurement improvements. If you're ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team!
Hypertherm Associates is the world leader in industrial cutting solutions. We are a 100% Associate-owned company with a no-layoff philosophy for over 55 years!
As a Senior Category Specialist, you will:
Ensure continuous material supply while optimizing cost, quality, and risk
Manage supplier pricing for assigned categories and support delivery and inventory escalations
Drive sourcing and category strategy through supplier performance analysis
Execute costreduction initiatives for current operations and future programs
Deliver annual savings targets and incremental value beyond plan
Negotiate and govern purchase agreements and purchase order execution
Enforce contract compliance and resolve pricing and invoicing variances
Execute ECOs for design change impact on supply as well as manage endoflife parts and minimize fiscal exposure
Lead multiyear (1-3 year) cost and valuecreation initiatives
Lead crossfunctional and supplier efforts supporting cost savings and NPI
Who you are and the experience you will bring:
A Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline with 15+ years supply chain experience
Proven analytical skills (cost/benefit analysis, make/buy decision-modeling, etc.)
Strong written and verbal presentation and communication skills
Proven experience in contract development and negotiation skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to train/mentor others on Lean concepts
Develop and create strategic direction
Preferred experience to differentiate you:
ISM and/or APICS certification
Green/Black Belt Certified
Knowledge of Lean/JIT Methodology
Knowledge of Purchasing modules in Oracle or similar ERP system
Location: Onsite in Hanover, NH
Travel: 10% domestic with potential for international
Why join Hypertherm Associates?
Global, 100% employee-owned company for over 55 years
Profit-Sharing
Employee Stock Ownership
Five days/year Community Service Time
Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy
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Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don't meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.
CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account.$93,936.00-$156,562.00 AnnualThis is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.
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About Hypertherm
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Industry
Manufacturing and manufacturing
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Hanover, NH, US
Year founded
1968