Global Category Leader

Recruitment for a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions, which enable the future of mobility.

Your new role

As a Global Category Leader, you'll be responsible for leading key mechanical product lines, machines and equipment and supporting other mechanical portfolios as required.

In this role, you'll influence the supply and sourcing strategy and have global accountability for strategy implementation.

You'll also be leading specific supplier relationships and providing support to the different Business Units and regions on strategic and operational topics.

As part of the Supply Chain Management organization, you'll be reporting to the Global Category Manager, playing an integral part in our team.

Your responsibilities

• Implement category (commodity) strategies that create competitive advantage and capture value for the product lines
• Influence robust global category strategy development and lead global strategy implementation across all business units
• Build and maintain major cross-product line supplier relationships with ongoing performance and capability evaluation
• Lead category-specific strategic supplier events, such as Supplier Workshops, Quarterly Business Reviews and Executive Management Reviews
• Lead negotiations of corporate-wide supplier contracts, including Terms & Conditions, payment terms, Strategic Agreements and Logistic Agreements
• Create, lead and monitor supplier development & risk mitigation plans
• Qualify/categorize/approve suppliers

Employer requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business with a minimum of 5 years of total purchasing experience
• Specific experience purchasing subject components within the Automotive Industry is desired
• An advanced degree, such as an MBA would be beneficial
• Understanding of Lean principles and how to apply them to a Strategic Sourcing role to reduce waste and contribute to a high-performing team
• Ability to travel both locally and globally (approximately 20% of working time)
• Empowered decision maker/relationship-builder with high integrity
• Strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure scenarios
• Commercial acumen & analytical skills to assess supplier financial information and capability
• If you're ready for a challenging, rewarding and exciting opportunity to work with a global leader in the automotive industry, we invite you to apply for the role of Global Category Leader.

What employer offers

• private health care
• child fund
• life insurance
• Employee Pension Plan (+ 3,5% on each gross salary),
• trainings
• sports activities Multisport card
• hybrid type of work