Purchasing Category Manager, Food Preservation

Shape better ways of buying. Shape better ways of living.
At Electrolux, 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:
The Purchasing Category Manager, Food Preservation, resides with in Electrolux’s Global Purchasing organization. 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-developed 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:
As the Purchasing Category Manager, Food Preservation, you will one category management for your global BA. 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 modelling analysis, and innovation prospection. You will continually develop and retain strong supplier relationships, manage relationships/partnerships with cross functional teams and internal stakeholders.
If you are a strong communicator and a cross-collaborator who likes to deliver results, we welcome your application!
This is your chance to become a crucial part of a revolutionizing new organization in Electrolux and the Home Appliances industry. We offer great potential for personal and professional growth, and in exchange we count on your commitment, curiosity, and eagerness to create value by bringing purchasing project management to the next level.
In detail, you will:
Responsible for data research, analytics, and management of direct material category strategies.
Support the development of annual budgets and 5 years 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.
Qualifications required:
Education: University degree (Industrial/Mechanical/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.
Where you’ll be:
This position can be based at our North American HQ in Charlotte, NC. Some travel will be required (up to 30%).
Benefits highlights:
Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services
Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path at local and global level
As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.
Find more on:
Electrolux: www.electroluxgroup.com
Electrolux Home Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
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