Regional Material Group Manager - NPM

Gastonia, United States

Gastonia, USA | Einkauf | Berufserfahrene | Unbefristet | September 25, 2025

As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.

Job Description

Role Summary

This is an ONSITE position based at our Main Office location in Gastonia, NC.

No Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

The Regional Material Group Manager - NPM is responsible for procurement activities within the Non-Production Material (NPM) category at MANN+HUMMEL locations throughout the United States and Mexico.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordination and management of suppliers within the category
Definition of supplier panel and buying channels for category in coordination with functional department
Evaluation and release of new suppliers for own category
RFQs, frame contracts and negotiations within category
Business Partner for functional department within the category
Management of escalation issues within the category
Initiate and coordinate of ratio activities
Active analysis of supplier base within the category, indication of actions – supplier panel management, ratio projects, renegotiation, bundling, other change activities
Target achievement regarding ratio activities within the category
Project Management for all activities within the NPM category
Analysis and standardization of category related processes and tools
Represent and act as the key supplier liaison for MANN+HUMMEL for the NPM category
Conduct spend analysis; disassemble complex spend information into actionable insights
Understand and conduct supplier and market research
Build and maintain trust and strong relationships with stakeholders
Manage projects toward concrete deliverables under a wide range of timelines
Additional responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or other related field

Experience:

3 years' minimum proven experience in NPM (Indirect Procurement) with responsibility for Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MROs) within manufacturing / industrial environments
Experience creating / managing electronic catalogs for indirect items

Required Skills:

Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills
Proficiency using Microsoft Office software
Strong familiarity in use of SAP

Preferred:

Experience developing and managing e-auctions
Spanish language speaking skills
CPM, CPSM and / or ASQ Certification(s)

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Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.

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