Indirect Category Manager

Job Title: Indirect Category Manager

Job Description:

Trystar is a leader in power inverters, distribution equipment, and related services at the heart of supporting our electrical infrastructure. Our team members focus on producing the highest quality products in the industry and providing industry-leading service. Safety and integrity are our guiding principles, and we work together to achieve excellence for our customers every day.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, and this position plays a critical role in achieving our strategic objectives. As an Indirect Category Manager, you are responsible for overseeing the procurement and management of all Trystar’s Indirect Materials and Services. These typically include goods and services that are not directly incorporated into a product being manufactured, such as factory supplies, cutting tools, marketing materials, and/or professional services. Leveraging all Trystar spend for competitive pricing and support function in the business for Contracts. This role reports to the Director of Sourcing and could be based on any of our Trystar sites in the United States: Faribault, MN, Troy, MI, Merrimack, NH, Murfreesboro, TN, Burnsville, MN, Waukesha, WI, or Burnsville, MN.

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

• Define optimal Supplier management strategies, scorecards, and implement for key categories, in an effort to monitor & improve supplier performance.
• Facilitate meetings and discussions to execute appropriate corrective action when necessary.
• Collaborate with various internal departments (such as finance, operations, marketing) to understand their procurement needs.
• Provide expert advice on procurement strategies and best practices.
• Effective contract management supporting an organization's goals, helping to avoid financial losses, legal issues, and damaged relationships.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to support corporate and divisional objections, providing Graco a competitive advantage in the areas of materials, supplies, and services.
• Identify, analyze, and develop a consolidated supplier base to meet current and future procurement needs.
• Create and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate and manage complex contracts and agreements for assigned commodities in accordance with Trystar’s objectives, policies and procedures.
• Lead the supplier selection process within a cross-functional team.
• Manage suppliers, costs, quality, and delivery performance.
• Understand, track, and forecast the key cost drivers and market factors for assigned commodities.
• Support the Planners and other manufacturing partners on tactical needs, as required.
• Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process.
• Effectively represent the department on cross-functional teams within Trystar or other companies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop the leadership potential in others desired.
• Strong knowledge of products including cost drivers, commodity market conditions and pricing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work independently and in team environment.
• Ability to perform detailed Corporate Category studies and market research worldwide.
• Experience in complex analysis and resolution of complex sourcing problems requiring multi-functional participation.
• Proven ability to exceed individual and department goals.
• Adaptability to changing business conditions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• At least 5 years of progressive professional Indirect Sourcing experience
• Travel Expectations 15%-20%
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and knowledge, including Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters’ degree and/or CPM/CPSM designation preferred
• 5-10 years of progressive professional Indirect Sourcing experience
• Excellent administrative, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills

• Experience with large spend contracts