Category Lead - Logistics, Indirect Procurement

W.L. Gore & Associates - Newark, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Newark, OH

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Global Category Lead for Logistics will be responsible for the development and management of logistics sourcing within the Indirect Procurement team. This role ensures that category plans and strategies align with the overall Indirect Procurement strategy and the needs of the enterprise and divisions. The position also provides functional leadership to the Indirect Procurement Logistics Category Team and may allow for a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and creation of Global Logistics Procurement Strategy in partnership with Supply Chain Leaders and Logistics Operating teams
• Influence Division choices and decisions in the areas of Logistics to ensure balance of Enterprise goals and leverage while meeting individual divisional needs
• Utilize available market intelligence information to identify opportunities and drive category management strategy
• Manage key stakeholder relationships while ensuring business requirements are met
• Leverage Procurement Operations team outputs and deliverables in direct application of category strategies: Spend Analytics, Total Cost of Ownership, Supplier Performance and Risk Management, Procurement Policy Development/Governance
• Conduct supplier risk assessment and determine mitigation strategy, and monitor supplier performance based on agreed KPIs and execute supplier performance reviews
• Be responsible for ensuring the supply market analysis are developed for Logistics by Level 2 categories including Supplier Diversity and ESG in support of Enterprise Goals
• Lead the creation and execution of category strategies in alignment with company goals by collaborating with Indirect Division functional team leads
• Directly negotiate enterprise-wide contracts or agreements of significant value
• Provide direction to Managed Service Strategic Sourcing Category Managers, Indirect Procurement Category Managers and Procurement Specialists across all Divisions and Specialty Groups

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of demonstrated Procurement experience with a minimum 5 years of experience in Category Management OR Strategic Procurement activities
• Minimum 5 years of previous global Logistics Shipping, Warehouse, and 3PL or 4PL Indirect Procurement Strategic experience
• Previous experience working with an external procurement partner to drive projects and an industry standard approach to Source-to-Pay (S2P) for the IT Category
• Knowledge of current Logistics products and service offerings
• Demonstrated ability to drive savings and value within the Logistics Category
• Demonstrated ability to enable change with a growth mindset toward Industry Standard practices
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships globally across businesses and functions
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and influence leaders and associates to adopt new ways of working
• Ability to negotiate with internal stakeholders to achieve necessary objectives and outcomes
• Ability to travel up to 20%, including globally

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• CPSM, CPM, SPSM or similar certification
• Previous people leadership experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive total rewards program
• Distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan
• Potential opportunities for profit-sharing
• Flexible benefits promoting overall well-being