Job Description
Career Site Header Job Summary Sun's Category Manager leads the development and execution of our supply chain strategy through utilization of sourcing and procurement disciplines, collaboration, and communication, and the ability to develop suppliers and solutions which meet Sun's supply chain needs. The Category Manager is responsible for handling more complex, and challenging categories, such as services which may require regional solutions. Job Duties Manages more complex, challenging categories, including services, and develops deep knowledge of the categories assigned to develop sourcing strategies which consider market trends, business objectives, the full supply chain and total cost of ownership (Essential) Provides mentoring to other Sourcing & Procurement team members while contributing to Sun's approach to supply chain management (Essential) Impacts purchasing behavior by ensuring established suppliers support Sun performance expectations, data requirements, and procurement strategy. Works to build solutions which make valued supply partnerships available to Sun stakeholders (Essential) Collaborates with Sun stakeholders to identify and pursue product and service opportunities, including product standardization and process efficiency (Essential) Leads cross-functional sourcing efforts, including RFI, RFQ, RFP that meet business objectives, ensuring effective communication across the organization (Essential) Negotiates agreements with key suppliers, factoring in all aspects of a successful partnership, including cost and terms of supply, service, and quality (Essential) Analyzes and calculates product/service and procurement costs and develop cost reduction strategies (Essential) Assists in process development and implementation of supplier onboarding into Sun's Procurement Platform; oversees