Director Category Management & Strategic Sourcing bei Enerpac Tool Group Corp

About Enerpac Tool Group

Enerpac Tool Group Corp. is a premier industrial tools, services, technology, and solutions provider serving a broad and diverse set of customers and end markets for mission-critical applications in more than 100 countries. The Company makes complex, often hazardous jobs possible safely and efficiently. Enerpac Tool Group’s businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products, and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol EPAC. For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at www.enerpactoolgroup.com.

Location: Milwaukee, WI 

We believe that being in-office together strengthens relationships, builds trust, and fosters teamwork, creating a culture where both careers and our company thrive.  Currently, our in-office schedule is Tuesday through Thursday in our beautiful, newly renovated, historic building in downtown Milwaukee at 648 N. Plankinton Avenue. Beginning September 1, 2025, we will transition to an in-office schedule of Monday through Thursday, with Friday as an optional work-from-home day, balancing collaboration and flexibility.  Additionally, our dress code is always Business Casual, ensuring a professional yet comfortable work environment.

Reporting directly to the VP of Procurement, this role will be charged with leading the Direct Material category sourcing team. Primary responsibility includes leading a team of category managers and our global sourcing team to develop strategies which will drive incremental value for the enterprise by leveraging our direct material spend.  In addition, this position is also responsible for the optimization of direct spend processes and establishes governance and compliance for direct procurement activities.

Ways you will make a difference

Senior Leadership Support

• Develop strategic sourcing / purchasing plans that support the future profitability of the business
• Integrates and aligns our strategic sourcing activities with our operations, finance and program management teams.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism while supporting the organization.
• Demonstrates an understanding of business needs and requirements.

Team Leadership

• Develops a culture of service and support for Enerpac stakeholders
• Provides the guidance and support needed to make the team successful as mentor and coach
• Exemplifies our company values driving a spirit of ownership and execution
• Support the team with personal development, coaching and training
• Set the team’s objectives & performance manage

Category Leadership

• Responsible for all aspects of the direct materials team’s focus on category management including developing category strategies and executing strategic sourcing events prioritizing based upon the highest spend, greatest complexity, and most critical/strategic categories creating the largest impact.
• Leads category spend analysis and supplier segmentation.
• Responsible for developing and implementing direct procurement policies and processes
• Establishes proper category and supplier strategies to drive optimum value for the enterprise
• Supports and leads RFx processes and category management, if needed
• Develops a deep level of understanding of the global supply base.
• Responsible to ensure all risk, compliance and legal requirements related to procurement are followed

Driving Value to the Organization

• Works with leadership to set value targets for the team
• Collaborate with Department leaders to manage stakeholder relationships and achieve buy-in for the Sourcing and Procurement strategies
• Collaborates cross-functionally to develop a pipeline for future projects.
• Supports cross functional departments with supplier negotiation, contract execution, purchase requisition training for direct material spend.
• Drives cross-functional project implementation, controls, and training for direct material sourcing activities, as well as providing related corporate-wide communication and direction.
• Analyze current spend and find areas to improve service, reduce costs, and streamline purchasing procedures

Supplier Relationship Management

• Responsible for developing and managing supplier relationship management (SRM)
• Manages and develops strategic supplier alliances with a select group of suppliers to assure a preferred status for Enerpac in negotiations

Operational and Automation Support

• Leads the direct procurement spend analytics process to maintain access to accurate category level spend data
• Identify opportunities to optimize and streamline our procurement processes, from sourcing to payment (S2P), to ensure operational efficiency and cost savings.
• Implement best practices and leverage technology to drive automation and standardization
• Provides support for on-going PO management activities

Skills that will make you successful

• Knowledge of direct category procurement strategies and processes within a manufacturing environment
• Superior negotiation skills with the experience in developing team members skills
• Procurement knowledge: Deep understanding of procurement category management, stakeholder management and negotiations; have a desire to continually learn about evolving procurement opportunities
• Strong listening skills and ability to work with senior leaders – inside and outside of the organization - to understand their goals and objectives; share project objectives and progress in a clear concise manner.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills: have a strong ability to analyze significant amount of data and summarize findings or options for senior leadership
• Strategic thinking: able to “see around corners,” synthesize insights from disparate data sources, and present recommendations and alternatives.
• Desire to be a supportive and proactive business partner across the organization.
• Ability to develop metrics which will drive total value for the enterprise
• Management, tracking, and reporting of key commodities, currency and market trends from a historical and forecasting perspective.
• Ability to show resilience over time and collaborate across multiple functions and organizational levels
  
  

Experiences that will support your success

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 10 years of experience in procurement in a manufacturing environment
• At least 5 years of team leadership
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Experience within an Oracle based ERP environment
• Experience in Procurement managing a multi-site manufacturing and multi-cultural international team and supply base in low-cost regions.
• Financially literate, especially in P&L and cash-flow modeling, scenario building and comparatives analysis
• Outstanding analytical skills with the ability to use a structured approach to understand, analyze and solve complex problems / issues

EEO Statement

Enerpac is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at: [email protected]

If you’re looking for a unique, exciting career with variety and potential for growth, Enerpac Tool Group offers challenges and rewards for people on a global scale.

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