Global Category Manager – Machining

Overview

In this global leadership role, you define the direct materials subcategory strategy and own its delivery end-to-end. You will shape a three-year roadmap, lead international negotiations, and drive regional programs that strengthen supply resilience and performance. You collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to ensure supply continuity and qualification, while balancing global strategy with regional execution. This position offers impact across procurement, supplier development, and cross-functional projects that improve cost, value, and risk management. You help Rotork keep the world flowing by driving category excellence and supplier performance at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead global strategy for the direct materials subcategory, including supplier segmentation, risk management, and cost/value optimization
• Manage strategic supplier relationships worldwide and deliver improvements in on-time delivery and quality metrics
• Drive global execution of category projects such as localisation, dual-sourcing, and VA/VE programs
• Execute sourcing strategy including RFx processes, long-term agreements, cost models, and total cost of ownership improvements
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to ensure supply continuity and qualification
• Influence stakeholders at all levels and balance global strategy with regional execution
• Provide leadership for cross-functional collaboration to deliver category projects and supplier management

Key requirements

• 8+ years in procurement or category management within direct materials (e.g., metals, machine parts, fabrication, plastic products)
• Experience leading global and regional sourcing projects and supplier negotiations
• Strong commercial acumen, contract management expertise, and analytical capability
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels
• Ability to balance strategic (global) and operational (regional) priorities
• Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems; strong Excel/analytics skills
• English speaker
• Experience in multi-site or matrix manufacturing environments
• Exposure to industrial, mechanical, machinery, or similar supply bases
• Knowledge of should-cost, VA/VE, DfM, and supplier development

• strong communication and negotiation skills
• cross-functional collaboration
• problem-solving mindset
• ERP systems
• procurement tools
• Excel/advanced analytics

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