Category Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute multi-year strategies for critical electronic automotive commodities to ensure security of supply and competitive advantage.
• Lead high stakes, comprehensive negotiations for long-term agreements, focusing on complex pricing models, indexed formulas, and value-added services.
• Identify and onboard world-class suppliers while aggressively managing and elevating the performance of the existing global supply base.
• Proactively monitor and counteract global market trends and geopolitical factors to fully insulate the supply chain from high-level disruptions.
• Partner deeply with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to identify design-to-cost opportunities and technical savings.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain. A plus if it is within Automotive Tier 1 or OEM environments.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a technical field.
• Analytical Rigor: Proficiency in "Should-Cost" modeling, TCO analysis, and utilizing reports to drive data-based decisions.
• Professional Drive: A self-starter who is not satisfied with "business as usual" and thrives in a blank canvas environment.
• Industry Expertise: Extensive experience within Automotive Tier 1 or OEM environments is highly preferred.

Why This Role?

• Direct Influence: Work closely with the Director of Procurement to shape the department’s roadmap, culture and future organizational design.
• Operational Scale: Manage a significant spend portfolio that directly affects our global market competitiveness.
• Global Reach: Engage with global manufacturing locations and complex international supplier relationships.
• Career Trajectory: As the department grows, the foundational work you do today positions you for future leadership roles.

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation package, including base pay, regular salary reviews, and short-term incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with eligibility starting day one.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, sick time, and bereavement for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match up to 5 percent and immediate vesting.
• Company-paid life insurance coverage to support you and your beneficiaries.
• A wellness program supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, plus opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.