Category Manager, CapEx

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Category Manager, CapEx to join our growing team. 

THE ROLE

As a valued member of the global procurement team, the Category Manager will lead the management of Capital Expenditure category (equipment and/or contracting services) for the North American region. This person will establish and implement long-range sourcing strategies for continued total cost of ownership reduction, supplier relationship management and is also responsible for negotiating all major contracts and agreements within the category and delivering the best value to JELD-WEN.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is shaping global procurement policies and strategy across JELD-WEN. The incumbent will take ownership of the assigned category and deliver on agreed-upon KPIs for that category. 

• We are looking for someone eager to learn the business and grow their career at Jeld-Wen! If you are a true relationship builder and cultivator and can build trust and comradery, this is for you!

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all commercial relationships with suppliers within the assigned category areas, securing targeted levels of cost, quality, delivery precision, sustainability, etc.
• Develop long-range sourcing plans for the CapEx category, demonstrating a hands-on approach to achieving strategic goals.
• Forge contractual programs with suppliers, focusing on the goal of reducing the total cost of ownership achieved through a long-term oriented supply base.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to optimize equipment specifications which maximizes processing output.
• Implement standardized sourcing processes, create regional/global supply agreements, and provide budgetary support for capital equipment.
• Support multiple facilities within the region with the ongoing CapEx project purchases (RFx, Analysis, Negotiation & Award processes).
• Responsible for commercial terms and conditions.
• Drive value by implementing strategic sourcing and entering into cost effective Supply Agreements that fulfil supply requirements within the assigned categories.
• Manage the total lifecycle of a supplier contract, including submission to legal, expiration alerts, etc. within the categories assigned.
• Responsible for supplier performance and rating based on Key Performance Metrics (KPI) for Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Find and develop new suppliers, as required, according to JELD-WEN supplier guidelines.
• Conduct detailed demand, spend, cost and market analysis and a structured approach to tendering and negotiating with suppliers given the assigned commodity strategy.
• Seek opportunities to leverage spend and volume and reduce future price increase risk.
• Identify Strategic, Preferred and Development suppliers.
• Work collaboratively in a highly matrixed and fast-paced organization.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to exercise leadership and influence across multiple businesses.
• Ability to establish cross-functional relationships and partnerships through product and process knowledge.
• Skilled in building effective working relationships with internal stakeholders by taking a customer-focused approach.
• Project management skills including excellent planning, time management, decision making and organization skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to analyze, evaluate and report procurement information and data to inform management decisions and track outcomes.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a bias to action.
• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint knowledge is essential.
• Commitment to own professional development.
• Able to travel approximately 15% for supplier and internal operation visits.

Education and Experience

• An expectation of 3+ years’ or equivalent depth of experience in a role within a complex global manufacturing business.
• A strong background in building relationships and driving cost savings through that partnership.
• Experience in complex RFQ generation and bidding process.
• Experience handling CapEx projects is preferred.

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About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’. 

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.