Location: Morristown, NJ, United States Job ID: 89959 We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don't just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.Join us as aCategory Manager System Management and Card Services Your main responsibilities Manages the category strategy and procurement activities related to system management and cardservices. Develops and implements sourcing strategies to optimize costs, ensure quality, and maintainsupplier relationships. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to align category objectives with businessgoals. Monitors market trends, evaluates supplier performance, and negotiates contracts to achieve thebest value and service levels. Supports continuous improvement initiatives and risk management withinthe category to enhance operational efficiency and compliance. Essential Function1. Collaborate in partnership with SEC, vendors and other relatedstakeholders, to achieve process and efficiency improvements incompliance to mandated policies while mitigating risks and maximizingopportunities. Direct the implementation of such actions to achievesustained efficiency and financial improvements.2. Manage and maintain the Schindler ZPOC2 Catalog including resolution ofSAP systematic issues to ensure efficient procurement processes, pluscurrent pricing according to negotiated and approved values.3. Lead the Schindler Shape SAP implementation for SEC/TOR within the areaof SAP MM and Purchasing, while also transitioning field operations catalogprocurement to a Shape solution.4. Provide impact summaries of supplier price changes, and recommendationsfor mitigating cost exposures.5. Identify under-performing areas in the supply chain and suggestimprovements. Make suggestions to limit risk and exposures in cost, process and supplier performance. Identification of and implementation ofproper controls that comply with SchindlerON and/or SEC businessneeds.6. Proactively identify and communicate potentialvalue-addedsolutions forthe Company and deliver MR valuetowards SC objectiveseach yearthrough supplier audits, invoice review, process review, etc.7. Design and implement methods toprovide added value analytics in supportof the supply chain management decision evaluation process.8. Project management – working with mid- to senior-level stakeholders toidentify opportunitiesfor improvement in cost, process, etc. What you bring EducationBachelor's degree is Finance or Data Science, Business Management, Economics related(required) ExperienceMS Office tools proficiency. Excellent skills in Excel and Power Point (10 years minimum) Data Analysis - Spreadsheets/Databases/ERP Systems (10 years minimum)SAP/ERP system knowledge (10 years minimum) Project Management (10 years minimum)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- CMA/CPA finance related education / experience
- Strong knowledge of SAP/ERP configuration, structures, modules, functionality, data analytics, and reporting functions
- Knowledge of the various interfaces and systems to SAP and changes underway with the SHAPESAP Hanna, KG/KW split related methodology
- Certified Data Analyst/ related experience
- Customer Service: Demonstrate costumer focus through improving performance
- Leadership: Possess solid leadership skills by demonstrating confidence and authority ofexpertise, clear vision of expectations and champions success
- Presentation: Ability to present materials and data clearly and articulately. Able to presentfindings in a fact-based and professional way
Problem Solving: Information seeking and achievement orientation, ability to solve problemsboth independently and collaboratively, able to interpret complex concerns and identify andmobilize appropriate resources, with minimum negative impact; ability to fully understand theproblem, assess responsibility, explore alternatives, develop creative solutions and negotiatesettlements
Teamwork: Ability to interact with all levels and be an integral part of the operation; drive othersto exceed their goals; keeps others informed of status of projects affecting them; foster ateamwork relationship
Organization:
Possess excellent organization skills with the ability to balance high volume ofactivities and changing priorities
Innovation: Demonstrate the ability to embrace new concepts and change as well as seek newways of doing things
Analytical: Strong ability to think conceptually and zero in on root cause to have impact; translates analysis into appropriate actions.
Impact: Able to maximize value and opportunity within supply chain, supply chain processes, the supply chain vendor base and customer needs (internal as well as external). Exceptionalability to conceptualize large-scale projects and foresee challenges.
Ability to train, guide, work, and motivate team members and staff
What's in it for you?
Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation. Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays. Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service. Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child's birth or adoption. A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth. We Elevate... Your CareerBecome part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow. Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles! Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #Team Schindler! Our Core Values: Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all. Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships. Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions. Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service. Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success. Discover more on our career website. At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status. Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.
