Category Manager Plastic Transformation NA

About the role

Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world. At Electrolux Group, our vision is to be the home appliance industry leader in consumer satisfaction by delivering outstanding lifetime experiences with solutions that always get better. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver more enjoyable and sustainable living. Come, join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together. Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home! This position will be based at our Corporate Headquarters located in Charlotte, NC. Directly reporting to the Procurement Director, Plastic Components, you will be responsible for the category ownership (from budget to strategy definition, from finding cost improvement to following up running business, from scouting suppliers to innovations) for the Plastic Components category.

Responsibilities

• Managing the business strategically with the objective to leverage, promote complexity reduction, modularization, cost performance and innovation driving and ensuring productivity targets.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and retain strong supplier relationships with a 360‑degree approach (focusing on cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, risk management, innovation…) and extensive negotiation skills.
• Working in collaboration with Product Line Purchasing and Business Area Purchasing to build and deploy a category strategy that aligns all Product Line and Business Areas requirements supporting new project timing execution and matching with company targets.
• Manage relationships / partnerships with cross‑functional teams and internal stakeholders in different BAs.
• Responsible for budget definition and implementation, Cost Model, NOWC optimization, supplier base definition.
• Manage and evaluate contractual agreement terms to ensure compliance.
• Address / support resolution to supplier‑driven performance issues as well as activities on supplier development and improvement projects.
• Strategic approach and open‑minded person focus on finding solutions and on continuous improvement.
• Strong soft skills in managing relationships with both external and internal stakeholders inside a global environment and at different hierarchical levels.
• Great communication skills.
• Ability to manage large data sets, and convert to actionable information / intelligence / actions.
• Stress management.
• Fluent English written and spoken.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant, progressive strategic sourcing, category management or equivalent.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours / hybrid work environment.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.
• Discounted products and an EAP upon hire.
• Tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service.

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.