Senior Manager, Category Management
Core
Strategic management of third-party supplier relationships in the automotive industry to drive cost, risk, and performance optimization.
Role type
Senior Manager, Category Management (People Management)
Builds
Strategic supplier partnerships and governance frameworks for automotive sales, marketing, and financial services.
Domain
Automotive industry + Supply Chain/Procurement
Required skills
Contract negotiation, strategic relationship management, risk management, people leadership, executive communication, supplier sourcing, process management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Automotive industry experience, supplier management, operations/project management
Responsibilities
Negotiate contracts and deals with industry-leading automotive companies; serve as primary point of contact for third parties; coach and mentor Supplier Managers; monitor contractual obligations and ensure compliance; plan periodic supplier relationship reviews; identify value-generating opportunities; evaluate industry trends to engage partners.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management responsibilities