Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

Description

• Provide standardized methods to catalogue and analyze regional purchasing mix.
• Oversee the supplier performance in terms of cost, lead time, quality & supplier sustainability.
• Lead / create relevant price lists and/or frame agreements with the key strategic suppliers.
• Drive cost, quality & lead time improvement initiatives and resolve potential supply chain challenges.
• Act as the supplier relationship manager towards relevant and selected internal and external suppliers.
• Provide regular forecasting to suppliers for their resource planning and growth.
• Analyze, evaluate & develop new and existing suppliers based on spend, global demand planning feedback and set strategies.
• Support the development of local product sourcing plans with Regional Order Execution teams to optimize lead times, reduce inventory, and maximize contribution margin.
• Managing global tooling locations and decisions in collaboration with PLM and Engineering

Requirements

• Proven networking, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with low-volume products.
• Proactive, self-driven work ethic and the ambition to take full ownership of responsibilities.
• Ability to drive solutions and eliminate inefficient processes.
• Strong technical knowledge of cast and machined products.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance