Kohler Co.
Category Leader, Direct Materials
Job Description
**Category Leader, Direct Materials**
_Work Mode: Onsite_
**Location: ** Onsite, four days per week – Kohler, WI
**Opportunity**
This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for direct materials vital to Kohler’s operations. Key objectives include reducing supply risk, lowering total costs, achieving cost savings, improving supplier reliability, and supporting new product launches with effective sourcing solutions. Success requires strong knowledge of products, suppliers, and markets, along with project management, communication, and leadership skills. Personal accountability and cross-functional collaboration are essential for advancing cross-functional goals.
**Specific Responsibilities**
+ Sourcing Strategies:
+ Spearhead and execute impactful sourcing strategies to boost supplier performance, deliver tangible cost savings, and proactively mitigate risk.
+ Share actionable insights with stakehol...
_Work Mode: Onsite_
**Location: ** Onsite, four days per week – Kohler, WI
**Opportunity**
This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for direct materials vital to Kohler’s operations. Key objectives include reducing supply risk, lowering total costs, achieving cost savings, improving supplier reliability, and supporting new product launches with effective sourcing solutions. Success requires strong knowledge of products, suppliers, and markets, along with project management, communication, and leadership skills. Personal accountability and cross-functional collaboration are essential for advancing cross-functional goals.
**Specific Responsibilities**
+ Sourcing Strategies:
+ Spearhead and execute impactful sourcing strategies to boost supplier performance, deliver tangible cost savings, and proactively mitigate risk.
+ Share actionable insights with stakehol...