Category Manager EME ,India
Core
Derive and implement material and supplier strategies to achieve best market conditions and cost reduction for the automotive mobility sector.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and cost-reduction programs for automotive components and systems.
Domain
Automotive / Mobility / Supply Chain Management
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract lifecycle management, market analysis, risk mitigation, stakeholder management, data analysis, cost engineering, sustainability compliance, project management
Preferred skills
Value engineering, make-or-buy decision making, supplier performance improvement, bundling opportunities identification
Technologies
IT systems for data maintenance and contract management
Responsibilities
Conduct market and internal demand analysis to define category strategy; negotiate prices, contracts, and service level agreements with suppliers; manage supplier evaluation and legal compliance; drive cost reduction programs and value engineering initiatives; identify and mitigate supply chain risks including geopolitical and sustainability factors; ensure accurate data implementation in IT systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC