The Supply Chain Category Manager will support business operations by Managing Assigned purchased Commodities with respect to the following; Cost Reduction initiatives, Sourcing, New Product Introduction Support, Risk Management at both the supplier and Business Unit level, all aspects of Supplier Negotiations, Supplier Conflict Management and Escalation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned as needed) * Generate and Execute Cost Reduction Initiatives * Create, execute and Maintain Category Strategy including Supplier Risk evaluation and Sourcing Strategy. * For Assigned Category, support all New Product Introduction activities working closely with Engineering team. * Create and Negotiate Long Term Agreements for Assigned Category suppliers. * Escalation and Conflict Management * Special Projects as assigned by Department Manager. * Other duties as designated by department manager. * Establish standards and procedures for continuous improvement. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Bachelor's Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience * MBA Preferred * 5 - 7 years of related purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment * Proven negotiation skills * Results orientated * Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills * Strong Presentation Skills * Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel at an advanced level * Ability to travel both domestically and internationally. 25% Travel. COMPETENCIES: * The ability to work hard and complete multiple challenging tasks within agreed time frames and with the appropriate level of critical thinking and quality. The ability to manage daily, monthly and annual goals with clear, proactive communication and follow up across all teams, both internal and external. * The drive to improve the business and its processes by seeking efficiency in all activities. The drive to optimize purchasing actions and material flow to achieve quality, inventory, and cost targets by leveraging the supply base through regular negotiation and expansion. * A commitment to be your best self every day, take responsibility for your actions, take a positive approach towards your coworkers, our challenges and failures, and push yourself and your coworkers for results. * We strive for success, but sometimes we miss. When we do, we expect everyone to pull together, to get back up, and to push forward again - together. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person TLD provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, TLD takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on the principles of