Global Category Manager

Milacron is looking for a Global Category Manager

• Machined Parts & Outside Processing to join our team in Batavia, Ohio . In this position, you will be responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for machined components and outside processing services across Milacron’s operations. Work You’ll Do: Develop and execute global category strategies for machined parts and outside processing. Lead supplier identification, qualification, selection, and rationalization. Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and long-term supplier agreements. Manage supplier relationships and performance. Evaluate total cost, including part price, freight, duties, tariffs, inventory, and quality. Monitor market conditions, capacity constraints, tariffs, and supply risks. Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams. Support make/buy and regional sourcing decisions. Identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, lead time, and supply continuity.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. 6+ years of sourcing, procurement, or category management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience with supplier negotiations, contract development, and cost savings. Experience managing suppliers across multiple regions.

Experience with total cost analysis, including freight, duties, and tariffs. Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%. Experience sourcing machined components and outside processing services preferred. Ability to read engineering drawings preferred. Lean principles and supplier development experience preferred.

MBA or advanced degree preferred. Experience using advanced analytics or AI within sourcing or supplier management preferred. #LI-KH1 #LI-ONSITE Who we are: Milacron is a global industrial leader in the manufacturing and distribution of highly engineered and customized injection molding and extrusion solutions, and aftermarket parts and service for the plastics processing industry.

The company’s 1,900+ associates worldwide collaborate to serve a diverse range of end-markets, such as automotive, construction, medical, telecommunications, material handling, packaging, and much more. With expertise in plastics spanning nearly 60 years, Milacron holds longstanding relationships with more than 27,000 customers around the world.

The original equipment provider of plastics manufacturing solutions is the largest US-owned and globally served of its kind. Headquartered in Batavia, OH, Milacron’s global footprint is also serviced through regional facilities in Asia, Europe, and South America. EEO : The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.