Category Leader, Engines
Engines

Category Leader, Engines

Location: Kohler, WI (Hybrid)

Opportunity

Leads category sourcing activities by leveraging spend geography and industry knowledge, is responsible for establishing a purchasing strategy, negotiating materials, equipment, and/or services from suppliers. Prepares and evaluates supplier quotations and services to determine the most competitive solution based upon a total cost of ownership. Experienced in a variety of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Independently conducts complex sourcing projects. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a continuous cost reduction program and form/maintain relationship with strategic vendors. Control total cost of ownership (TCO) leveraging rebates, direct negotiation and other techniques
• Analyze industry indexes for commodities, trade reports, journals and periodicals regarding market trends and changes alerting appropriate personnel to potential or imminent problems/opportunities.
• Take assignments for special purchases from concept to contract or recommend discontinuance based on sound analysis of fact. Assisting and/or leading in negotiations for product deemed necessary to support international development markets as required.
• Research, develop, and expand the supply chain to include industry leader and upcoming technologies to ensure Rehlko has access to a modern and optimized supply base.
• Determine, negotiate, and enforce purchase agreement contracts in alignment with the company's guidelines regarding spend under contract.
• Collaborate with Purchasing management and staff across all procurement organizations to develop and implement commodity programs and related procurement strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in the quality of product contracts. Research current contracts and outside sources for "best practice" articles to be incorporated into current and/or future negotiated contracts.
• Asist in the supply chain strategy to maintain Rehlko' s inventories at minimal required levels through active negotiation and supplier engagement supporting implementation of Kanban, JIT and VMI initiatives.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies that insulate Rehlko from single sourced strategies, developing global supply chains and regional strategies that always consider supply security.
• Participate and lead in cross functional team with a focus on Value Analysis/Value Engineering efforts, develop a strong relationship with engineering and supplier quality counterparts.
• When necessary, travel to visit suppliers and general team meetings up to 3 times per quarter.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Business/Technology

• Understanding of domestic and international Business Law with working knowledge of Intellectual Property. Internal customer focused. Ability to construct and manage complex, sophisticated arrangements, create unique T&Cs for legal review, and development pre-negotiation strategy. Capable of creating market/industry supply & demand models, building detailed supplier cost models, and calculate TCO including non-monetary values. Proficient in managing/leading multi-location/global projects, with experience in multi-region supply chain agreements and using freight forwarder/customs clearance service
• Provides solution/alternatives and improvement ideas. Knowledgeable of leading-edge trends in market/industry and takes initiative to undertake improvement opportunities that are global in scope and complexity; Sets spend level strategies for business unit. Skilled in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities within the company and the supply base. General understanding of computer network technology & B2B applications. Demonstrate methods for streamlined supplier connectivity

Interpersonal

• Demonstrated professionalism in communicating and maintaining critical documentation. Proactively identifies improvements and supports, qualifies, sells ideas to management.
• Develop proficient market research. Development of cross functional relationships through active team roles and support, embracing diverse and global cultures.
• A category leader collaborates with fellow category leaders globally to create best practices through positive engagement and idea sharing.

Managerial

• Leads single location projects and actively participates and supports professional development for both associates and department as a whole. Develops strategic plans and goals while understanding industry direction and influences that force change. Shares the vision both internally and externally.

Skills/Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, business, or technical education in fields like engineering, IT, metallurgy and electronics is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of seven years of professional experience, with at least four years in purchasing.

Technical Skills: Previous experience with SAP is desirable.

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* Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.


The salary range for this position is $98900 - $125600. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Work at Rehlko?
A global leader in energy resilience, Rehlko delivers innovative energy solutions critical to sustain and improve life across home energy, industrial energy systems, and powertrain technologies, by delivering control, resilience, and innovation. Leveraging the strength of its portfolio of businesses - Power Systems, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Heila Technologies, Curtis Instruments, and Engines, and more than a century of industry leadership, Rehlko builds resilience where and when the grid cannot, and goes beyond functional, individual recovery to create better lives and communities, and a more durable and reliable energy future. For more details, learn more at Rehlko.com.

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us
Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Rehlko proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.

It is Rehlko's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact EnergyJobs@kohler.com. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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