About this role
Role Overview
The key responsibility of this role is to support Global Category Manager in effective execution of the category strategy to deliver best outcome for Aptiv. This person will work closely with cross functional teams to run end to end sourcing activities to achieve target performance. Key accountability for this role is to run RFQ, supplier selection, commercial and contractual negotiations and risk management. This role will report into Global Category Manager.
Global Category Leader
Support senior global category manager in development and execution of category strategies.Lead execution of short to long term category strategies to successfully deliver on set goals and objectivesConduct commercial and contractual negotiations with CORE/CASL suppliersDevelop and maintain strong working relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure continuity of supply, quality and compliance from suppliersMaximize commercial and contractual terms & conditions, mitigate supply and other supplier risks Qualifications
7+ years of category management experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment or minimum 10 years of sourcing experienceBachelor's degree in engineering or businessExpert sourcing, contracting and negotiation skillsStrong analytical and communication skillsUsed to working in a matrixed organization with direct and dotted line reporting structures above and below Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates
Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.