Are you a strategic leader in supply chain management, poised to drive excellence in procurement within the automotive industry? We're seeking an accomplished SCM Category Lead to orchestrate our Electronics portfolio, revolutionizing supplier relationships and crafting visionary procurement strategies. If you're equipped with a degree in Economics or Engineering, possess exceptional negotiation prowess, and thrive on proactive problem-solving, this role offers a platform for your leadership to shine.
Your Role
- Take charge of the strategic identification and onboarding of new suppliers, leveraging your expertise in the automotive sector for Electronics: printed circuit boards, assembly, electronic components like semiconductors, relays, fuses, actuators, resistors, etc.
- Develop comprehensive strategies for assigned categories, carefully balancing quality, service, technology, pricing, and timely delivery.
- Stay informed about market dynamics, swiftly adjusting procurement strategies to optimize performance and mitigate potential risks. Present insightful reports and strategic sourcing recommendations, demonstrating your ability to drive impactful choices.
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure year-over-year material cost improvements, driving operational excellence.
- Establish and maintain contracts in alignment with Aptiv's policies and procedures, ensuring robust governance across procurement activities.
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Your Background
- 5 years of experience in sourcing and purchasing field in an automotive/manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree in Economics or Engineering
- Exceptional communication and negotiation acumen, coupled with proficiency in the MS Office suite.
- Fluent in English, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
- Analytical prowess and a results-driven mindset, adept at transforming data into actionable insights.
- Willingness to travel as needed to foster supplier relationships and drive strategic initiatives.
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 (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
- Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
- Hybrid and 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
Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow!
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