Category Manager, Global Parts & Services

Job Description:

Join our Team: Category Manager, Global Parts & Services
Moses Lake, WA

This position plays a key role in executing our strategies with responsibility for sourcing parts and services in assigned categories, utilizing the global leverage of Terex ensuring that Terex globally and regionally achieves best value in cost, quality, reliability, service, and support.  This role will also coordinate cross functional relationships, including product management, engineering, materials management, local purchasing, operations, and finance.

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute category strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance and cost optimization
• Conduct RFIs, RFPs and RFQs. Analyze supplier responses and select suppliers that meets or exceeds Terex requirements   
• Negotiate preferred supplier agreement, and manage all aspects of the commercial relationship with suppliers in assigned categories, from total cost of ownership to delivery, quality, technology and operations excellence
• Collaborate with cross functional teams in manufacturing, engineering, product management, materials, operations, and customer service worldwide to develop and execute global supply and sourcing strategies
• Drive continuous improvement in the parts and service business in the area of responsibility
• Travel to supplier sites as needed to evaluate supplier capabilities and investigate new opportunities.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

What you’ll bring

Required Qualifications:

• University degree or combination of education, training and work experience, with focus on procurement, supply chain management and material cost excellence,

• Min. 5+ years’ work experience in manufacturing industry dealing with global supply base
• Experience in aftermarket parts sourcing a plus

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ideal candidate is entrepreneurial and able to work with little guidance
• Excellent project management skills and used to work in global, cross-functional teams
• Proven supplier management and negotiation skills; able to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all involved parties
• Technical savvy and able to read technical drawings, specifications and applications
• Strong problem solving aptitude and excellent analytical skills plus high proficiency in MS Office products
• Strong communication and listening skills

Language:

• Fluency in English (written and spoken). Italian, Spanish, German, French, Dutch a plus.

Travel

• Must be willing and able to travel (approximately 25%)

Salary: The salary range for this position is $90,400.00 - $135,600.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to a base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. All eligible Team Members will be offered health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options, paid time off, company holidays, 401k matching, employee stock purchase plan, legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and discount programs.

Why join us

• We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values — Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose
• Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
• Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.
• We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.
• We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
• Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.
• We offer competitive salaries, Team Member bonus, healthcare, paid holidays, 401K, life insurance, LinkedIn Learning.
• For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link! Careers | Terex Corporate

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.

We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.

With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.

For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.  We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce.  Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship.  Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members.  To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.  You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at [email protected]. 

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.