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LSB Industries, Inc. · 1 month ago

Category Manager

Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

LSB Industries, Inc. is committed to leadership in low and no carbon products for agricultural and industrial markets. They are seeking an experienced Category Manager – MRO to enhance procurement capabilities by developing sourcing strategies that ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with stakeholders to improve manufacturing operations.

AgricultureConsumer GoodsManufacturingReal Estate

Responsibilities

Leverage data analytics (spend analysis, cost/price benchmarking, etc.) and market intelligence to frame category sourcing opportunities and build alignment for initiatives

Collaborate with Corporate and Site stakeholders across Engineering, Maintenance & Reliability, and Production Operations to define requirements (e.g., technical specifications, service levels) for RFx processes and agreements

Plan and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for equipment, materials, and services that meet LSB’s requirements at the best overall value

Facilitate evaluation of supplier proposals with Corporate/Site stakeholders through award recommendation

Negotiate optimal commercial terms with suppliers to drive best overall value for LSB

Draft and execute supply agreements in accordance with corporate policies and risk mitigation strategies

Manage price lists to include loading into ERP and supporting platforms

Manage Approved Supplier List for assigned categories and monitor compliance

Review and disposition requested New Supplier Additions within assigned categories

Monitor and manage supplier performance to include driving continuous quality improvement as well as implementing corrective action plans, as required, to address non-conformance issues

Stay abreast of market trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in assigned MRO categories

Assess risks within the supply chain(s) of assigned MRO categories and develop mitigation strategies & tactics to ensure continuity of supply

Monitor and report on category performance, including benefits contribution (cost savings/avoidance), cost/price benchmarking, and supplier performance metrics

Qualification

Data analyticsSupplier managementStrategic sourcingMarket intelligenceNegotiation skillsProcess improvementRisk mitigationCollaboration

Required

Experience in category management, specifically in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations)

Strong data analytics skills, including spend analysis and cost/price benchmarking

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Maintenance & Reliability, and Production Operations

Experience in strategic sourcing initiatives for equipment, materials, and services

Negotiation skills to secure optimal commercial terms with suppliers

Experience drafting and executing supply agreements

Familiarity with ERP systems and managing price lists

Ability to manage an Approved Supplier List and monitor compliance

Experience in supplier performance management and driving continuous quality improvement

Knowledge of market trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in MRO categories

Risk assessment skills within supply chains and developing mitigation strategies

Ability to monitor and report on category performance metrics

Company

LSB Industries, Inc.

LSB Industries, Inc., headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is committed to playing a leadership role in the production of low and no carbon products that build, feed and power the world.

Founded in 1968