Global Category Manager - Connection Systems Components

We are seeking aGlobal Commodity Managerto directly influence business results with all of Aptiv's business sectors. You will be responsible for key areas in the Global Mechanical Commodity portfolio, supporting Aptiv business units and corporate functions.

The successful candidate will possess proven experience in global category management in organizations going through high growth periods. She/he will be a broad-based leader who possesses a strong combination of technical savvy and strategic skills. Specific experience in Connection Systems Components will be key to success in this role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate key functional competencies in; strategy development, partnering with Design / Engineering at early stage product development planning, supplier negotiation, supply chain management, project management, lean management, enabling technology application, process improvement/ six sigma.

Your role:

• In this role, you will define the supplier strategy and lead supplier relationships and negotiations. You will have global scope that includes providing guidance to the global buying team as they negotiate and implement the supply strategy.
• Reduce Supply cost base through organizational streamlining, cost transparency and procurement optimization.
• Ensuring Secure Supply of all components with a focus on manufacturing footprint for localization efforts to improve overall supply resiliency.
• Engage with our Engineering and Commercial Teams to ensure that procurement consideration are central to product development and innovation.
• You will be reporting to the Global Category Director and play an integral part of the Strategic Sourcing organization. Aptiv operates a customer focused matrix structure.

Design and lead a responsive, agile and efficient procurement organization that has the ability to:

• Meet the changing and diverse needs of customers,
• Enhance capability of supplier management to impact wider business objectives including sustainability,
• Deliver high-quality products with short lead times at low cost,
• Demonstrate the knowledge and experience in Lean approach,
• Effectively build strategic supplier partnerships
• Develop purchasing strategy in support of the corporate strategy and growth plans
• Deliver world-class customer satisfaction levels in quality, on-time delivery and launch excellence
• Responsible for the overall performance of target spend.
• Lead teams in planning, procurement, external manufacturing, logistics & distribution, quality and EHS related issues
• Develop a positive working environment, in line with Aptiv's values.

The KPIs for this role are outlined as follows:

• Building long term Strategies & Partnerships to ensure security of supply.
• Cost reduction
• Future category strategy
• Cash flow management
• Supplier quality
• Value engineering

Your Background:

• A strong focus on customer satisfaction, sense of urgency and bias for action are unwavering requirements for this role. This Leader will be value driven with a focusing on building positive relationships.
• She/ he will be a leader who has the technical expertise and credibility to operate in a fast-paced and highly demanding environment where they will devise and implement long-term category strategies.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business, or similar qualification; higher qualification (i.e. MBA) is preferred
• At least 5 years of experience purchasing mechanical components
• Experience in purchasing subject components in the Automotive industry
• Access to best industry practice, industry trends, and supply/demand and thorough understanding of products
• Ability to create and promote best in class category strategies by integrating market with Aptiv product line objectives
• Skills to analyze supplier financial information and capability
• Ability to travel both locally and globally (approximately 10% of working time)
• Oral and written communication plus "influencing" skills
• Empowered decision maker/relationship-builder with high integrity
• Strong problem solving skills as well as strong leadership skills
• Comfortable leading in a matrix environment.

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:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility Coverage

Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow!

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