Category Manager, Electrical & Lighting
Jb Poindexter & Co
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Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Posted on Jan 13, 2026
Company & Position Overview:
JB Poindexter & Co (JBPCO) is a privately held, diversified manufacturing company forecasting $2.5B in annual revenue and 9,000 team members in 2022. The nine operating subsidiaries, covering over 50 locations, are engaged in the production of commercial truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, funeral coaches, limousines, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, pickup truck bed enclosures, precision machining, and expandable foam plastic packaging. For more information, visit www.jbpoindexter.com.
Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for fabricated metal parts, castings and sales of scrap materialsand/or assigned items. Plan and implement activities for timely, cost-effective procurement, planning and on-time delivery of assigned category products. Prioritize and maintain balance between cost of acquisition and cost of possession to maximize return on investment including methodologies to maximize working capital.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Supplier Management/Process/Supplier Continuous Improvement
- Facilitate the support of category analysis (internal, external, “make vs. buy”, domestic vs. off-shore) in support of the Strategic Sourcing processes.
- Manage sourcing and negotiations, implementation of agreements and integration of key suppliers, performance monitoring, ongoing supplier and contract management for assigned commodities.
- Assist in the development and enhancement of processes; systems and reporting capabilities to drive efficiencies in providing regional procurement services.
- Help improve processes and leverage technology to reduce costs, identify and implement best practices, and measure performance.
- Provide direction and prioritization to re-engineering team efforts.
- Identify appropriate competitive benchmarks and implements approved process changes necessary to achieve first quintile performance in benchmark group.
- Contribute to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction efforts and initiatives to achieve the benefits.
- Assist in the improvement of systems and work processes.
- Generate and present supplier performance metrics to suppliers and manage associated corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives, such as VA-VE and lead time reduction programs.
- Perform and/or evaluate root cause problem resolution for all supplier related issues and ensure the integrity of corrective actions.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
- 5-8 years related experience in a Supply Chain or Procurement role related to Fabrications and / or castings.
- Purchasing in a Manufacturing/Engineered Product environment.
- Interfacing with manufacturing engineering and program management teams.
- Experience in executing Global Supply Chain initiatives & strategic planning.
- Experience in global procurement and sourcing.
- C.P.M., CPSM, or CPIM certification is preferred.
- Ability to travel
- Ability to manage long lead-time product deliveries in support of production.
- Working knowledge of engineering drawings, material specifications, assemblies & manufacturing processes.
- Strong organizational, analytical and negotiating skills.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
- Thorough understanding of financial impact of decisions.
- Previous ERP/MRP experience.
J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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