Regional Category Manager – Mechanical, Doors

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🌴 South Carolina – Remote

🌴 South Carolina – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

🛒 Procurement

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Otis Elevator Co.

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1853

🚗 Transport

🏢 Enterprise

Transport • Enterprise

Otis Elevator Co. is a leading global provider of elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service. With over 2. 3 million units maintained worldwide, Otis facilitates the daily movement of billions, making it one of the most recognizable names in urban mobility. The company offers a wide range of products from low-rise to high-rise elevators, alongside modernization and safety upgrades. Otis is known for its commitment to technological innovation, safety, and sustainability, with its products being integral to many iconic buildings and busy transport hubs worldwide.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement the regional sourcing strategy for elevator doors and fabricated mechanical components • Provide regional leadership for strategic sourcing initiatives to maximize business value and competitiveness • Achieve annual productivity targets by optimizing the supply base and fostering competitive tension • Provide operational support to manufacturing and field sites for all door and fabricated component needs • Monitor and improve supplier On-Time Delivery • Manage price updates and ensure compliance across procurement systems • Enforce adherence to Otis procurement policies and processes • Support resolution of supplier issues including delivery delays, quality deviations, and logistics challenges • Lead cost-reduction, standardization, and efficiency-improvement initiatives • Negotiate supplier contracts and pricing using data-driven approaches • Manage the regional supply base and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and innovation • Develop and implement supplier risk-mitigation strategies • Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to align technical specifications

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or purchasing; Master's preferred • 8+ years in procurement, category management, and team leadership • Prefer experience in global, matrixed, industrial organizations • Strong negotiation and contract management skills • Proficient in Excel, procurement systems (JD Edwards, SAP, EDI), and cost modeling • Ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; multicultural experience • Able to travel up to 20% within the NAA region • Applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

🏖️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with a generous company match and automatic retirement contribution • Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage • Three weeks of paid vacation and paid company holidays • Paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs • Life insurance and disability coverage • Voluntary benefits including legal, pet, home, and auto insurance • Generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits and adoption assistance • Tuition reimbursement program • Service anniversaries recognition and spot performance bonus opportunities