Category Manager - NPM Purchasing
Core
Worldwide strategic sourcing and implementation of Integrated Category Strategy for specific material/service fields to drive total cost reduction, quality support, and process improvements.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Global sourcing strategies and category management solutions for Business Areas
Domain
Automotive / Manufacturing / Strategic Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, project management, global negotiation, purchasing process optimization, international team leadership, data transparency management, relationship management with strategic partners
Preferred skills
Multilingual capabilities (German, Spanish), advanced MS Office 365 proficiency
Technologies
MS Office 365
Responsibilities
Steer implementation of Integrated Category Strategy, ensure worldwide availability of materials and services, optimize payment terms and warranty/liability, conduct global negotiations, drive process improvements and data transparency
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC