Category Manager

Hypertherm Associates

Category Manager managing global sourcing strategies and supplier performance for fabricated and machined metal products at Hypertherm Associates. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier relationships and drive cost savings.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeHanover • Minnesota, New Hampshire, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $93,936 - $156,562 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, project management, and contract negotiation, with a strong focus on cost savings and supplier performance. Proficient in analytical methods and tools to support procurement strategies and risk assessments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementProject ManagementContract NegotiationLean ConceptsCost/Benefit Analysis

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Hard Skills

Supplier Performance ReviewSupplier Risk AssessmentValue Stream MappingPFMEAsTotal Cost of OwnershipInventory Holding CostCost of CapitalStatistical MethodsTemplate CreationDecision Modeling

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Procurement ToolsProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in BusinessBachelor’s Degree in FinanceBachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Supplier QualificationCost Savings OpportunitiesCross-Functional TeamsBusiness RegulationsLegal Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with BT Category Specialists to define, document and drive category strategies
Lead annual/semiannual supplier performance reviews
Execute new supplier search and lead qualification process based on BT needs
Coordinate supplier reductions/terminations across BTs
Manage contract negotiation
Review and maintain supplier risk assessments
Lead procurement tool & process development
Provide training to internal and external parties
Work with Category Specialists to identify and support cost savings opportunities
Provide project management support including defining, tracking and communicating milestones as required for procurement projects e.g., new supplier qualification, supplier exits/transitions, identification and implementation of new tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management or Engineering
Minimum of 7 years of supply chain experience
Proven project management skills and knowledge leading cross-functional teams
Comprehensive understanding of business needs, regulations, and legal requirements
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills to enable successful conclusion of contracts
Solid analytical abilities creating and adapting templates to be used across the company
Experienced in Lean concepts and complex value stream mapping
Working knowledge of PFMEAs
Capable of generating cost/benefit analyses and make buy/decision modeling
Adept at articulating total cost of ownership, inventory holding cost and cost of capital
Demonstrated understanding of statistical methods
Strong attention to detail, along with strong written and verbal presentation and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Profit-Sharing and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
Five days/year paid Community Service Time
Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship