Procurement Category Manager - Mechanical TransformationJoin us where great consumer experiences begin.At the Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet.
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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!All about the role:Directly reporting to the Purchasing Director, Mechanical Transformation, 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 Metal Transformation category, with focus on metal stamping.What you will do:Manage the business strategically with the objective to leverage, promote complexity reduction, modularization, cost performance, and innovation driving while ensuring productivity targets using LTA.Develop and retain strong supplier relationships with a 360-degree approach (focusing on cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, risk management, innovation…) and demonstrate extensive negotiation skills.Collaborate 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 BA.Define and implement BU, Cost Model, NOWC extension, and 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.Who you are:Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Management, or Equivalent.Minimum 3-5 years of relevant, progressive strategic sourcing, category management, or equivalent; leadership experience required as well as target-oriented.Strategic approach and open-minded person focused 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 them to actionable information/intelligence/actions.Stress management.Fluent English written and spoken.Where you'll be:You'll be based in an international context in the central office for Purchasing in Europe in Susegana (TV), only 1 hour distance from Venice.
Other possible locations can be: Solaro (MI), Porcia (PN).Benefits include:Flexible work hours/hybrid work model.Dynamic and collaborative environment.World-class learning opportunities and flexible career path.Modern and comfortable office.Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services.As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development.
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