Category Manager
Core
Develop, plan, and implement procurement strategy to optimize costs, quality, delivery, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products for an assigned category.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Strategic supplier agreements and optimized supply base for the Electrification Business
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, contract negotiation, budget management, supplier relationship management, SAP Ariba, import/export procedures, bilingual communication
Preferred skills
Experience in emerging markets, scaling procurement operations, knowledge of Mexican/North America supplier base
Technologies
SAP, SAP Ariba
Responsibilities
Implement effective sourcing strategies, manage planning and tracking of procurement activities, negotiate agreements with main suppliers, identify and select appropriate suppliers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC