Beschreibung

In this role, you will develop and execute a global category strategy while optimizing costs and ensuring supply continuity. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing supplier relationships, and driving innovation in sourcing practices.

Anforderungen

• •Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
• •Master’s or MBA preferred
• •10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
• •Global category management experience
• •Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and risk management
• •Experience in industrial, HVAC, or manufacturing sectors preferred
• •Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP, Ariba) and analytics tools
• •Strong understanding of cost modeling, commodity markets, and sourcing best practices
• •Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• •Ability to influence across functions and cultures in a matrixed organization
• •English required; additional languages (German, French, Spanish) a plus

Aufgaben

• •Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy
• •Optimize total cost of ownership through cost modeling and sourcing innovation
• •Lead costed BOM development aligned with product lifecycle
• •Drive dual sourcing and supplier qualification for supply continuity
• •Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers and negotiate long-term agreements
• •Own vendor performance data and report metrics to leadership
• •Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical exposure
• •Establish a cross-functional network with engineering and operations
• •Partner with NPI and engineering teams for early supplier involvement
• •Collaborate with sustainability teams for responsible sourcing
• •Maintain expert knowledge of global supply markets and cost drivers
• •Monitor market trends and competitive benchmarks for sourcing decisions
• •Identify and implement VA/VE opportunities with suppliers
• •Lead the category team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
• •Build organizational capability in strategic sourcing and negotiation
• •Champion digital procurement tools for data-driven decision-making

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