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Title: Category Manager
Location: Lisle, IL
Duration: 12 Months
Note:
- Looking for the right candidate that could term into possible full time/conversions
- Must be local and work onsite
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
Job Description:
The Category Manager's key activities include leading strategic sourcing activities, supplier contract negotiations, executing commercial agreements, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and overall supplier performance management.
Responsibilities
- Negotiating and supporting J08/TMS1 strategy for wiring harnesses
- Engaged with Scania/MAN for alignment on common Group business strategy for T2 components
- Led VA/VE efforts to generate cost reductions
- Negotiate Capacity/Labor agreements with Wiring suppliers
- Wiring CMT Co-lead along with R&D
- Successfully implement Dual Sourcing while also developing new sources to support Wiring space
- Develop and execute category strategies to align with client's business objectives
- Lead strategic sourcing decisions and supplier selection for new product launches as well as current business for improved cost, quality, or delivery opportunities
- Analyze category spend to identify and develop savings opportunities using a variety of procurement levers including competitive bidding, global sourcing, negotiation, technology, supply chain/footprint optimization, target costing, etc.
- Research industry trends, global markets, benchmark data, and understand underlying cost drivers
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best overall total cost of ownership
- Execute legal agreements such as Comprehensive Supply Agreements and Development Agreements
- Build strong strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure product quality, on time delivery, and service meet or exceed expectations
Desired skills
- Experience developing category strategies, discovering competitive options and leading negotiations
- Excellent time management skills can organize and prioritize multiple projects and meet specific deadlines
- Ability to read, understand, and execute commercial agreements and contracts
- Ability to understand technical concepts
- Skilled at developing executive level presentations
- Strong analytical skills
- Results driven
About us:
DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.
DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.