  Manages a supply chain for technical and complex materials (or services) category that ensures high availability and quality at the lowest possible total cost to Operations Acts as a primary Harsco liaison to outside suppliers, both current and potential Leads the management of the supplier relationship strategy including supplier development and integration Works closely with internal divisional managers, technical / specification engineers and decision makers as well as determine the long-term needs and appropriate supply market strategy Manages the supply chain processes for a given material category or service category including but not limited to the development of contracting, diversity, inventory and cost reduction strategies, such that the category effectiveness and efficiency is continually improved Works closely with Procurement Operations to resolve complex or repetitive commercial issues. Identifies, and facilitates the implementation of new supply chain process improvement initiatives Leads the development of category strategy and annual plans.  Works to gain input and support for plan adoption  Supports an environment that fosters a high-performance culture and a learning organization Participates in activities for promoting diversity, both in the workplace and in the supplier base Seeks feedback on performance and opportunities for continuous improvement Position Scope: Provides the direct operating needs for a given material or service Has a high level of independent decision making authority while performing typical job duties Manages material or service category spend of $20M to $40M annually and total process life cycle and supply chain costs of $50M to $300M. Has responsibility for achieving corporate savings, budget, business plan, and diversity goals Actions could have significant impact on the cash flow and revenue stream of Harsco as well as negatively impacting work management, supplier/contractor performance, system reliability and customer satisfaction goals. 
