Description

Electrical Components International (ECI) is looking for a Category Director – Wire to join our team in Southfield, MI. This is an on-site position.

Qualified candidates must have:

• Bachelors Degree, Business, Operations or Engineering (highly preferred)
• 15 year track record within Procurement, track record of driving change
• Previous experience with category required
• Strong ability in reading and managing data to drive business decisions.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing training and certification preferred
• Supply Chain Certification (i.e., CPM, CPIM, etc.) preferred

About Us: Founded in 1953, Electrical Components International (ECI) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of electrical distribution systems, control box assemblies, and other critical engineered components for diversified markets. With 25,000 employees and 37 global manufacturing locations, ECI is the trusted partner to market leaders with 500 customers. At ECI, we Power Smart, Connected, And Electrified Solutions^TM that help solve the most complex challenges.

About the Position:

ECI is seeking a Category Director – Wire to join the team in Southfield, MI to lead procurement and supply management activities for multiple areas of spending within this category. The objective is to maximize savings with bottom line impact, including year-over-year productivity improvements in Total Cost of Ownership (purchase price, maintenance cost, and repair cost) while maintaining or improving product quality and vendor service levels. This leader will work closely with key stakeholders in member organizations and in corporate functions to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans.

Duties Include:

• Lead team of strategic buyers
• Challenge demand and specifications
• Maximize savings delivery and secure Total Cost of Ownership reductions for a category
• Oversee development/ execution of strategies through the strategic sourcing process for specific category of spend areas
• Oversee the process to select and manage suppliers
• Measure and track internal performance within each spend category
• Monitor strategy implementation
• Drive annual productivity improvements in each spend category
• Develop an expertise in the category spend categories
• Other duties as assigned include ad hoc analyses or special projects as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree, Business, Operations or Engineering (highly preferred)
• 15 year track record within Procurement, track record of driving change
• Previous experience with category required
• Strong ability in reading and managing data to drive business decisions.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing methodologies
• Ability to lead, influence and drive change in a cross-functional team environment
• Strong Analytical and Technical Skills
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing training and certification preferred
• Supply Chain Certification (i.e., CPM, CPIM, etc.) preferred

• Technical
  • Strategic ability
  • Solid analytical skills.
  • Strong negotiating skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong management skills
• Behavioral
  • World class supplier relationship skills
  • Outstanding influencing and cross-functional skills
  • Visionary leader

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and 12 holidays.
• Fast-paced and detail-oriented environment where you can have a direct impact on outcomes.
• Workplace flexibility

Compensation:

The salary will be determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Electrical Components International is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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