Global Category Manager -- SARDC5646154

Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Supply Chain Management ideal) minimum with 7 years of experience

Needs to be able to come in and manage the category

If someone has experience as a Buyer or Category Manager, but a Bachelor’s in a different field, manager will consider

Must be an independent contributor – someone who will come in and take charge

Quick learner

Will manage IT for first 12 weeks, and then jump into Test in early 2026

Any aerospace or IT experience would be great, automotive is good too

Social skills, cross-functional leadership, teamwork

This person won’t be managing people, everyone is an independent contributor

Basic Requirements:

• Associates degree in Business, Engineering, or other discipline and 7 years of experience, OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or other discipline and 5 years of experience OR

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or discipline and 3 years of experience, OR

• JD/PhD, OR

• 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree

• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident

Job Description

• Effective management of supplier relationships and strategic direction of partners and suppliers, which includes being accountable for managing issues that require escalation, conflict resolution, driving and improving in-contract supplier performance, and reporting out on KPIs to procurement.

• Lead complex negotiations through planning, performing cost analysis, drafting of contracts and creating business cases to maximize the value proposition across all major categories.

• Responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining relevant integrated commodity/category supplier strategies that have a clear vision and a strategic framework for the designated commodity which requires understanding of the commodity landscape, associated risks, and ability to conduct long term planning.

• Manage the identification, assessment, and mitigation of commercial risks within the supply chain to ensure continuity and resilience.

• Manage & lead a team of buyer(s) to excel in their strategic tasks by fostering skill development and achieving superior outcomes for the business