Manager Category

Toshiba International Corporation is a world leader in the design and manufacture of motors, motor controls and power electronics products. Many of these products are designed, built and tested in our 1,000,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. We have developed a totally integrated manufacturing process from research and development, design, engineering, production and manufacturing to after-market service and sales & marketing. Toshiba differentiates itself from its competitors through its commitment to quality and reliability. We build products to perform in the most difficult conditions. From raw material to the finished product, we assure exacting quality, engineering excellence and stringent testing to meet domestic and international performance standards.Job Summary:The Category Manager will create a competitive advantage for TIC by leading the development and execution of an overall category strategy. Will develop, implement, and maintain procurement strategies; negotiate commercial terms for agreements; manage strategic agreements along with internal/external (contractor) relationships; develop and lead a cross-functional Integrated Category Team that includes representatives from other supply chain groups and the Business UnitsResponsibilities May Include:Engages Site Procurement, Operations, and technical stakeholders to develop collaborative approaches to ensure cross discipline alignment on sourcing strategiesActively influences senior leadership to gain alignment as well as gain access to appropriate resourcesDevelops and executes procurement strategies for the categoryKeeps abreast of market intelligence to set forward-looking strategies which capitalize on sourcing opportunitiesBenchmarks key cost drivers of services and materials to successfully leverage negotiationsEmploys financial analysis and economic modeling skills to evaluate contractor proposals, pricing, and flexible contractual pricing modelsDevelops services "should cost models" for cost component comparisons in negotiationsDevelops, negotiates and maintains commercial contract terms and pricing agreementsManages strategic contractors, including governance, reporting, performance measurement and relationshipsSupport Business Unit operations with procurement strategies and market intelligenceIdentifies savings opportunities, deliver savings and report results into the savings toolFacilitates opportunities for Sustainable Development (local content, supplier diversity, community impact and environmental impact)Drives consistent implementation of the Category and Supplier Performance Management processesQualificationsBasic/Required:Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and category strategy developmentBachelor's degree in business, supply chain or engineering5 or more years of relevant procurement or supply chain experienceExperience working with ERP systems, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teamsStrong analytical capability including cost analysis / should-cost thinkingManufacturing industry experience preferredPreferred:MBAPrevious experience in strategic sourcing and/or category management10 or more years of relevant procurement or supply chain experienceStrong knowledge of ERP Systems, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPointFamiliarity with supplier cost driversStrong commercial acumen Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-04-02