**Job Description**
The Category Manager for Mechanical Fabrication is responsible for setting strategic direction for the defined product technology and supply base. This role will lead a team of Supplier Development Engineers and Continuous Improvment subject matter experts and has Sector level responsibility in deploying strategies toward optimizing supply base cost, quality, and delivery. Must support overall business goals by analyzing market trends, supplier capabilities, and program expectations to achieve best in class category performance.

Key Leadership & Oversight Categories:

+ **Market Intelligence:** Conduct thorough research on technical market trends, supply base landscape, and emerging technologies to identify potential opportunities and risks within the assigned category.
+ **Supplier Relationship Management:** Develop and manage relationships with key suppliers, oversee contract negotiations, delivery performance, and quality standards to e...