Category Manager (Direct Procurement)
Core
Develop and execute category strategies for Class A electromechanical subsystems, manage supplier performance, and negotiate commercial agreements to support North American vehicle projects.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Direct Procurement)
Builds
Electromechanical subsystems for rail vehicles
Domain
Transportation / Heavy Industrial Manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Contract negotiation, Supplier relationship management, Cost modeling, Project procurement planning, Risk management, Contract administration, Data analysis
Preferred skills
Transit railway procurement experience, Heavy industrial manufacturing experience, Contract law knowledge, Rolling stock subsystem procurement experience
Technologies
SAP, Jaggaer, ETQ, Microsoft Excel, Power BI
Responsibilities
Develop regional category strategies for Class A subsystems, Lead RFQ activities and negotiate complex agreements, Liaise with cross-functional teams for supplier bid evaluation, Review and revise contract terms, Maintain contract data in management tools, Identify supply chain risks, Manage key supplier relationships and performance reviews, Monitor economic and financial figures for assigned categories
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
