Are you a strategic sourcing professional who thrives on building supplier partnerships and driving measurable cost savings across a regional manufacturing footprint? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.
- As our new Senior Category Manager - Direct, you will be developing and executing sourcing strategies for direct materials across the Americas Region, aligning regional suppliers to long-term business objectives while delivering on cost savings targets and supply chain performance KPIs. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.
- What you will be doing
- As a key part of the Americas Purchase team, you'll create impact by Leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives that strengthen our supplier base, reduce total cost of ownership, and ensure reliable supply across multiple manufacturing sites in the Americas.




- Your main responsibilities include:
- Develop and present sourcing strategies at management and executive reviews, ensuring alignment with Grundfos long-term objectives and regional supplier requirements.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and lead times with suppliers, implementing agreements across multiple sites in the Americas Region.
- Initiate and conduct Supplier Relationship Management meetings to build partnerships, reduce costs, improve quality, and drive on-time delivery performance.
- Evaluate market trends, commodity pricing, and cost drivers to identify and prioritize material cost reduction opportunities and control purchase price variances.
- Lead cross-company teams in strategic supplier development, new vendor evaluation, and product/supplier change initiatives.
- Leverage SAP, Sievo, Scanmarket, and other tools for data analysis, project tracking, and reporting on savin

📌 Senior Category Manager (San Luis Potosí)
🏢 Grundfos
📍 San Luis Potosí