Title:  Manager Category Management-Planning

Description

Develop and implement the strategy and contingency planning for a portfolio of categories using the latest supply chain tools and global market intelligence to deliver the lowest total cost solution to the Company. Interface with Operational Improvement and Project Engineering to collaboratively develop long-term Company strategies. Works with their vendor management partner as the SME for their portfolio of categories. Engages in the cross functional implementation of the strategy by working directly with the Vendor Management team.

• Build, develop and maintain standard / entry level should-cost models focused on multiple categories within the portfolio
• Development and continual refinement of the long-term strategies within the portfolio to deliver the best long term value for the Company
• Ability to effectively write business communications of the strategies for Leadership, Operations, Maintenance and other key stakeholders through Master Strategy Summaries, and other executive level communications
• Perform market evaluations and studies as it pertains to the portfolio of categories to provide a knowledge base for the Category Management Team, GSC and company leadership
• Keep a pulse on the relevant markets, this person will identify potential opportunities and risks within new markets and adjust strategies accordingly to this opportunities and risks for Company Strategies
• Ability to identify and develop potential new suppliers – building a good supply bench for the categories
• Development of new categories (likely low dollar / low risk) which previously had not been managed or need updates of strategies to bring more leverage opportunity to the Company.
• On occasion work with third party consultants in the review, audit, development and creation of new category strategies
• Maintain competencies in emerging supply chain strategies
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree and three (3) years of experience in supply chain and/or contract negotiation/development, OR 
• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience in supply chain and/or contract negotiation/development, OR 
• High School Diploma/GED and nine (9) years of experience in supply chain and/or contract negotiation/development. 
• Lead, understand, explain and monitor Market indices and changes within the market & how they impact the category
• Good technical communication skills - Effective communication of technical information written & verbal
• Utilizes strong business fundamentals
• Enjoys getting into the data and using the analysis of the data to drive decisions and strategies
• Can lead cross functional teams in information gathering and issue resolution collaboration
• Ability to lead by indirect influence
• Demonstrated strong collaboration skills (listening, interpreting, empathizing, challenging)
• Ability to develop strong relationships to work collaboratively and cross functionally in the development of strategies

Preferred Qualifications:

• System and Process capabilities and proficiencies: CAS, SAP, Commercial T&C’s, Contract Writing / templates
• Be able to develop and implement Should-cost modeling for multiple categories
• Significant experience in managing multiple $5M+ categories in the Mining, Industrial, Heavy Manufacturing, etc. industries
• Experience presenting to leadership around Category Responsibilities

Criteria/Conditions:

• Position is in busy, non-smoking office located in downtown Phoenix, AZ
• Location requires mobility in an office environment; each floor is accessible by elevator. Occasionally work will be performed in a mine, outdoor or manufacturing plant setting.
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws