Global Category Manager

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🕒 August 14

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🛒 Procurement

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TPI Composites, Inc. is a global company focused on delivering high-quality, cost-effective composite solutions, particularly for the wind energy market. In 2023, TPI accounted for approximately 33% of all onshore wind blades globally (excluding China), generating significant revenue of $1. 46 billion. The company specializes in structural composite products and tooling solutions, primarily manufacturing wind blades for leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the industry. TPI aims to support the decarbonization and electrification of the world through innovative and sustainable solutions, utilizing a strategic global footprint to minimize costs and optimize production capabilities.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned direct material commodity categories • Conduct market, supplier, spend, and trend analysis to identify sourcing opportunities • Manage RFI/RFP/RFQ processes and vendor negotiations focused on total cost of ownership • Evaluate, qualify, and manage supplier relationships and performance • Resolve supply issues and enforce contractual terms and obligations • Develop risk mitigation plans for geopolitical exposure, supply disruptions, capacity constraints, and single-source dependencies • Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier consolidation, contract optimization, and value engineering • Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, renewals, modifications, and performance reviews • Develop and track procurement metrics, savings, compliance, and supplier performance • Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Administrative teams • Lead project planning, decision-making, and escalations • Act as a subject matter expert for procurement processes and systems • Support production continuity and customer delivery requirements • Prepare business cases, sourcing recommendations, and management presentations • Ensure procurement, contractual, regulatory, ethical, sustainability, and responsible-sourcing compliance

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or related field • 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement • Expertise developing and executing comprehensive supply chain strategies • Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams • Negotiation expertise with a record of securing favorable terms • Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced global environment • Ability to analyze complex spend data, market trends, and supplier performance • Deep understanding of supplier relationship management and strategic partnerships • Experience with procurement tools, systems, and spend analysis platforms • Ability to independently manage priorities, drive results, and solve problems • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence stakeholders • Procurement certifications such as CIPS or CPSM are a plus • Background check and drug test required

🏖️ Benefits

• Health and dental insurance • 401(k) plan with company match • Paid vacation plans • Competitive compensation • Equal opportunity employment • Confidential handling of information according to EEO guidelines

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