Procurement Category Manager PL Taste

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.All about the role:Within the Group Procurement Organization, the Procurement Category Manager 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 such as refined cost models and Supplier Development methodologies, 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 such as Sales, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing & Engineering, Product Line, Marketing, and Finance.We rely on building strong cooperation, focusing on innovation, quality, and the development of long-term relationships with our strategic suppliers. Sustainability and continuous improvement are the elements that underpin our activity. As we operate in a dynamic, international, and competitive environment, we count on our well-developed social capabilities and a good set of technical or financial skills to navigate our tasks effectively. This represents a fantastic growth experience where you can learn from all the different activities we need to manage.What you'll do:Global PL Category ownership for all Business Areas, managing the business strategically with the objective to leverage and promote complexity reduction, modularization, cost performance, and innovation initiatives, driving LTAs negotiation, sourcing processes, and decisions in close collaboration with the Global Domain Managers and key stakeholders (Product Line, Quality, Manufacturing, Design), and conducting cost analysis.Support the New Product Initiatives.Develop and retain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.Manage and evaluate contractual agreement terms to ensure compliance and adherence to sourcing procedures.Support Programs in line with the Purchasing strategy.Minimum Qualifications:5 years of relevant strategic sourcing, category management, or equivalent leadership experience required.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Qualifications Required:Proven track record managing and delivering cost reductions/value creation.Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing methodology and its application.Ability to manage supplier relationships, including relationship building and performance management.Results-oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously, meeting critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment; strong organizational skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain good cross-functional working relationships.Where you'll be:This position will be based at our North American Headquarters in Charlotte, NC.Benefits highlights:Medical benefits start day one.Generous 401K match.Tuition reimbursement opportunities.As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

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