Global Category Leader - Utilities

Global Category Leader

As Utilities Category Leader, the candidate will be part of the Indirect Sourcing team working closely with cross functional teams and key stakeholders to drive effective sourcing strategy to deliver the best outcome for Aptiv. Key focus areas include; supporting category strategy, conducting commercial negotiations, contract and risk management.

Having a strong savings reputation within Aptiv, the indirect sourcing team has delivered outstanding results. With the autonomy to improve process and lead strategies, you will play a critical role driving Aptiv's energy procurement strategy and sustainability goals.

Your Role

• Develop and drive effective Utilities Category Strategies (Electricity, Gas, Renewable Energy) that is reflective of organizational goals.
• Build trust with and manage stakeholders, work with cross functional organization in the delivery of strategic energy sourcing.
• Monitor the supply markets and adapt the sourcing strategy.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to advance value add of Indirect sourcing organization.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements while ensure compliance to corporate governance requirements.
• Support the delivery of Aptiv's Renewable Energy strategy.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent (Masters preferred) with 5+ years' experience in a similar role.
• In-depth, demonstrable, knowledge of energy markets, preferably working within energy procurement for the manufacturing sector across an extended global footprint.
• Comfortable with reviewing operational and contract hedging strategies to manage risk exposure.

• 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.

• Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
• Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
• Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)
• Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)
• Access to sports groups and Multisport card