CATEGORY MGR.

Required Education / Experience / Skills.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience.
5+ years in similar position Master’s Degree a distinct positive Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma or APIC Certification a distinct positive Proven Negotiation skills Proven track record obtaining Material Cost Out (MCO) savings Background and track record of successful Best Value Country (BVC) sourcing Ability to build relationships, both externally and internally, to deliver successful team objectives Ability to think and act strategically in support of business and team objectives Major Responsibilities.
Responsible for Sourcing Strategy of direct materials ranging from die casting, bearings, stampings, plastics, resins, and fabrications to name a few; collaborating with other Sourcing team members Manage & coordinate all sourcing activities together with key stakeholders, having a satisfying performance on quality, delivery, cost performance and sustainability improvements Meet business objectives, including significant material cost downs, payment terms improvement and Best Value Country vs localization sourcing objectives, make vs buy analysis.
Negotiates with suppliers in order to get the best conditions and find new alternatives of suppliers or materials to support the business in relation to business cycles, customer needs, new products and changing market demands aligned with stakeholders securing production.
Manage all supplier relationships within assigned categories, including globally with BVC suppliers Supplier Negotiations and contracting with Legal team support (local and international) Manage individual category/ categories with local plant support.
Performs supplier negotiations and determines most competitive total cost solutions.
Support Power Efficiency Solutions’ Director of Supply Chain and Sourcing Managers, where appropriate/necessary, for career growth Language.
Bilingual a distinct large plus (Spanish/English) Puesto.
Administracion