Full Job Description
Supply Chain Professional - Category Manager
The Category Manager's key activities include leading strategic sourcing activities, supplier contract negotiations, executing commercial agreements, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and overall supplier performance management.
Responsibilities
Negotiating and supporting J08/TMS1 strategy for wiring harnesses
Engaged with Scania/MAN for alignment on common Group business strategy for T2 components
Led VA/VE efforts to generate cost reductions
Negotiate Capacity/Labor agreements with Wiring suppliers
Wiring CMT Co-lead along with R&D
Successfully implement Dual Sourcing while also developing new sources to support Wiring space
Develop and execute category strategies to align with the client's business objectives
Lead strategic sourcing decisions and supplier selection for new product launches as well as current business for improved cost, quality, or delivery opportunities
Analyze category spend to identify and develop savings opportunities using a variety of procurement levers including competitive bidding, global sourcing, negotiation, technology, supply chain/footprint optimization, target costing, etc.
Research industry trends, global markets, benchmark data, and understand underlying cost drivers
Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best overall total cost of ownership
Execute legal agreements such as Comprehensive Supply Agreements and Development Agreements
Build strong strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure product quality, on time delivery, and service meet or exceed expectations
Desired skills
Experience developing category strategies, discovering competitive options and leading negotiations
Excellent time management skills - can organize and prioritize multiple projects and meet specific deadlines
Ability to read, understand, and execute commercial agreements and contracts
Ability to understand technical concepts
Skilled at developing executive level presentations
Strong analytical skills
Results driven
Notes:
Onsite
