Supply Chain Category Manager

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13831729 Supply Chain Professional- Category Manager Location: Lisle, IL\ Duration: 12 Months with possible contract to hire Description:\ The Category Managers 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 clients 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