Global Category Director _PCB and Discrete Magnetics_SCM

Category Director_ PCB and Magnetics(Discrete)_SCM

Help shape the future of mobility.

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.

Your Role

• Develop and implement category strategies for PCB and Discrete components to achieve business targets.

• Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance to ensure quality, cost, and delivery objectives are met.

• Analyze market trends and data to inform sourcing decisions and mitigate risks.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align category plans with product development and operational needs.

• Lead cost reduction initiatives, value engineering projects, and continuous improvement efforts within the category.

• Monitor and report on category performance metrics, providing regular updates to senior leadership.

• Design and lead a responsive, agile and efficient team that has the ability to:

• Meet the changing and diverse needs of customers,

• Enhance capability of supplier management to impact wider business objectives,

• Deliver high-quality products with short lead times at low cost,

• Demonstrate the knowledge and experience in Lean approach

• Effectively build strategic supplier partnerships

Your Background

Key ingredients for succeeding in this role are your:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in category management, procurement, or supply chain, with a focus on PCB and Discrete components.

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex supplier relationships.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Results-oriented and committed to continuous improvement.

Leadership Traits

• Strategic mindset: Connects technology roadmaps with sourcing and commercial strategy

• Commercial acumen: Delivers measurable cost, margin, and value improvements

• Technical credibility: Engages deeply and effectively with engineering leaders

• Influence & alignment: Aligns executives, suppliers, and cross‑functional stakeholders

• Execution focus: Delivers results in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments

Success Metrics (First 12–18 Months)

• Achieved cost reduction targets across key electronics and software categories

• Successful dual‑sourcing and supplier diversification initiatives

• Closure of strategic, multi‑year supplier agreements

• Improved supply resilience, N‑tier visibility, and reduced risk exposure

• Strong alignment between sourcing strategy and next‑generation platform roadmaps

This is a global role, requiring occasional international travel to meet suppliers and internal  team meetings.

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.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);

• Life  and accident insurance;

• Sodexo cards for food and beverages

• Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;

• EAP Employee Assistance;

• Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);

• Creche facility for working parents;

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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