Senior Category Manager Direct Materials

18 Jun 2024

Vacancy expired!

Role: Senior Category Manager Direct Materials

Location: Lisle, Illinois (

Remote for Couple of Months

)

Supply Chain

Regular Full Time Employee

Job Description:

Position Overview:

Chassis Systems Procurement Manager is responsible for

E-Axles, Autonomous hardware (L2/L4), Braking systems, drivetrain, suspension, and steering systems. Position will be responsible for direct material components and assemblies that has an annual turnover in excess of $1.BM annually. The position reports directly to

Procurement Director with multiple category managers as direct reports.

Key responsibilities include E-Mobility, autonomous and overall direct material purchase as well as the strategy that will guide the future content offering in our commercial vehicles.This position leads the

Corporate Direct Procurement organization for chassis systems, and is responsible for direct spend that occurs within our operations, and setting category strategies that will propel the content offering in the categories of drivetrain, brakes, suspensions, and steering into the future.In addition, this position would also contribute to larger strategy reviews of additional commodities, and support other strategic initiatives as needed.This position promotes alignment by understanding business, customer needs and requirements throughout the organization. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or servicesSolves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutionsQuantifies opportunities, and negotiates contracts with suppliersActs as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may direct the work of other staff members Works independently; receives minimal guidance

Basic Requirements:Bachelor’s degreeAt least 10 years of materials management or supply chain experienceAt least 4 years of management experienceORMaster’s degreeAt least 8 years of materials management or supply chain experienceAt least 4 years of management experienceORAt least 12 years of materials management or supply chain experienceAt least 4 years of management experience

Desired Skills

Experienced Negotiator that

can find win/win business opportunities and supply issue resolution in a difficult marketStrategic thinker that

can bring new sourcing plan/opportunities to

improve commodity strategiesAbility to mitigate cost challenges in a fact based, data driven method that will reduce financial impactsTechnical ability to rapidly understand complex cutting-edge components

  • ID: #43216539
  • State: Illinois Lisle 60532 Lisle USA
  • City: Lisle
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2022-06-18
  • Deadline: 2022-08-16
  • Category: Manufacturing