Global Category Manager

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John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions Business, is hiring a

Global Category Manager

in Tulsa, OK. This role will foster and build a culture of collaboration and agility within the procurement and sourcing team to enable ongoing value creation. You will drive scale and performance efficiencies by developing and implementing category strategies that ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services needed for project execution. Partnering closely with our Global Product Owners, you will identify opportunities for total cost savings and value enhancement through a strong understanding of global markets, effective negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management. VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Our Team

You will be part of a cross-functional procurement and sourcing team focused on delivering value across Koch Engineered Solutions, with a focus on John Zink. The team collaborates globally, leveraging diverse expertise and market insights to support project execution and drive continuous improvement. Together, you will cultivate strong relationships both internally with stakeholders and externally with suppliers to achieve strategic business goals.

What You Will Do

- Collaborate with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and resources with business objectives and project requirements.

- Lead cross-functional teams to define business needs and develop strategic category plans that create value and reduce risk.

- Utilize data analytics to identify problems and deploy innovative business models with an entrepreneurial mindset.

- Conduct market analysis and research to maintain a strong market point of view on trends, technologies, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes.

- Influence organizational practices by evaluating current methods and challenging the status quo when needed.

- Build and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders across the globe.

- Recommend risk-managed, total cost approach solutions to the business.

- Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure market competitiveness and operational cost-effectiveness.

- Use Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools and industry best practices to optimize supplier performance.

- Track and report progress toward savings and performance targets to ensure goals are met.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

- Demonstrated experience in building and implementing strategic sourcing frameworks.

- Proven ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis.

- Experience problem-solving and resolving conflicts.

- Proven leadership skills with the ability to engage and build productive relationships with diverse teams.

- Willingness and ability to travel as needed (up to 25%).

What Will Put You Ahead

- Expertise in Stainless Steel sourcing in manufacturing.

- 10 years or more experience in supplier relationship management.

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent procurement experience.

- Certifications such as CPM, CPIM, or PMP.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions business, is the leading global combustion and emission control partner, delivering exceptional, tailored solutions including industrial burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, and vapor control systems.

Backed by decades of proven performance, unrivaled research and development, plus expert service and support, we tackle the industry’s most challenging demands and foster transformative, collaborative partnerships.

Our enduring commitment to excellence not only shapes our legacy but also our future, by delivering reliable solutions that drive progress and ensure lasting impact for decades to come.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).