Purchasing & Sourcing
Permanent
Job Description
Global Product Line Purchasing Category Manager - Care
At the Electrolux Group, as a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver 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!
All About The Role
Within the Global Purchasing Organization, Global Product Line Purchasing has the key responsibility of awarding new businesses, in close collaboration with the Global Categories.
Our mission is to ensure the award of businesses to the best suppliers through project negotiations, using advanced tools as refined cost models , Supplier Development methodologies, etc… fulfilling the targets of cost, quality and flexibility.
We operate in all the regions (Business Areas) with a panel of international suppliers engaging them with our internal business partners as: Sales, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing & Engineering, Product Line, Marketing, Finance etc.
We rely on building strong cooperation. We focus on innovation, quality and development of long-term relationships with our strategic suppliers. Sustainability and continuous improvement are the elements that are underpinning our activity.
As we operate in a dynamic, international and competitive environment, we count on our well-developped social capabilities and good set of technical or financial skills to get us through the day. For sure it represents a fantastic growth experience where you can learn from all the different activities we need to manage.
What You’ll Do
The Global Product Line Purchasing Category Manager is responsible for:
Global Category ownership for the Business Area
Managing the business strategically with the objective to leverage , to promote complexity reduction , simplification , modularization, cost performance and innovation driving :
VBS process - Early involvement of the suppliers in new programs
Supplier Development ( automation, quality improvement , productivity increase )
Sourcing Decisions in close collaboration with the Global Domain Managers and key stakeholders ( Product Line, Quality , Manufacturing , Design ) .
LTA’s negotiations
Suppliers Selection
Cost Modeling analysis
Innovation Prospection
Develop and retain strong supplier relationships.
Manage relationships / partnerships with cross functional teams and internal stakeholders.
Responsible for data research, analytics, and management of direct material category strategies.
Support the development of annual budgets and 5 year strategic plans for the Business Area identifying opportunities and risks.
Generate initiatives and projects to deliver productivity targets.
Lead internal and external analysis (industry & supplier) as a member of a cross-functional sourcing team
Provide indirect and collaborative leadership to the IndOp purchasing teams to ensure on-time project execution & implementation of category strategies.
Participate, prepare, and support RFQ and other strategic sourcing activities.
Manage and evaluate contractual agreement terms to ensure compliance.
Assist in the implementation and expansion payment terms (NOWC).
Evaluate and propose actions and initiatives around simplification and complexity reduction.
Participate in negotiations and use creative ways to drive value by the utilization of Value Based Sourcing.
Maximize buying efficiency, minimize supply disruption, and financial risks for the Business Area.
Support Program Management on new model Launches and platform refresh programs.
Address / support resolution to supplier driven performance issues
Identify potential contract improvement opportunities & re-negotiations.
Work with the Global Lead Category Manager and Business Area Category Managers to build and deploy a category strategy that aligns all Business Areas requirements
Qualification:
University degree (Industrial/Mechanical/Electronics/Electrical Engineer or Economics background is an asset)
3-5 years of relevant, progressive strategic sourcing, category management or equivalent leadership experience required
Proven Track record of managing and delivering cost reductions / value creation.
Ability to work with key stakeholders in global locations and at various levels
Strong leadership skills including leading supplier resources and cross-functional teams.
Experience and knowledge of the purchasing environment for the commodities managed with the capability to analyze business procurement issues, recommend solutions and strategies, and implement change.
Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing methodology and its application.
Strong knowledge of direct materials categories.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage strategic supplier relationships, including relationship building, performance, development and integration.
Knowledge of supplier processes and cost drivers.
Results-oriented and demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain good cross functional working relationships.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet goals and deliver results effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Some travel will be required (up to 30%)
Fluent in English, any other language is an asset.
Location:
You will be based at the Shanghai Office.
Why work for Electrolux?
We want you to prosper in a workplace where you are encouraged to shape your health and wellbeing, where your safety is paramount and your contributions are valued. We want you to finish every day in better shape than when you started. To take home ideas and inspiration to share with those most important to you. Join us to shape living for the better!
Global Market Leading company
Flexible work environment
Health and Well-being initiatives
Continued Progress on Diversity & Inclusion
Living our Sustainability Commitment
Staff Sales & Discounts
As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you!
Find out more on www.electroluxgroup.com
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