What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager - Electrical Components position at DivIHN Integration Inc?
Title: Category Manager
Location: Lisle, IL
Duration: 12 Months
Note:
- Looking for the right candidate that could term into possible full time/conversions
- Must be local and work onsite
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
Job Description:
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 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