Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv’s passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.
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Position Summary
As a Category Leader - Machinery & Equipment,you'll be at the forefront of driving business results across all of Aptiv's segment, making direct contributions to our success.
You'll be responsible for leading key mechanical product lines, machines and equipment and supporting other mechanical portfolios as required. In this role, you'll influence the supply and sourcing strategy and have global accountability for strategy implementation. You'll also be leading specific supplier relationships and providing support to the different Business Units and regions on strategic and operational topics.
As part of the Supply Chain Management organization, you'll be reporting to the Global Category Manager, playing an integral part in our team.
Your Role
Implement category (commodity) strategies that create competitive advantage and capture value for the product lines
Influence robust global category strategy development and lead global strategy implementation across all business units
Build and maintain major cross-product line supplier relationships with ongoing performance and capability evaluation
Lead category-specific strategic supplier events, such as Supplier Workshops, Quarterly Business Reviews and Executive Management Reviews
Lead negotiations of corporate-wide supplier contracts, including Terms & Conditions, payment terms, Strategic Agreements and Logistic Agreements
Create, lead and monitor supplier development & risk mitigation plans
Qualify/categorize/approve suppliers
Your Background:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering or business with a minimum of 3 years of total purchasing or Technical experience
- Specific experience purchasing subject components within the Automotive Industry is preferred
- Specific experience in Process Engineering is required
- Solid understanding of Lean principles and how to apply them to a Strategic Sourcing role to reduce waste and contribute to a high-performing team
- Ability to travel both locally and globally (approximately 20% of working time)
- Empowered decision maker/relationship-builder with high integrity
- Strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure scenarios
- Commercial acumen & analytical skills to assess supplier financial information and capability
- Ability to manage several tasks and deadline with changing circumstances and priorities
- Strong motivation and ability to work in geographically dispersed team
- Outstanding communications Skills, Fluent English is a must
- Very Good knowledge of MS Office ( Excel, Power point..)
- An advanced degree, such as an MBA would be beneficial
Why join us?
You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!
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