Global Category Leader – Chicago, IL

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Opportunity Highlights

This role will lead the global strategic sourcing strategy and report to a Director. This person will be responsible for identifying and filling gaps in the supply base and developing strategic suppliers.

Company Information

This international Fortune 1000 company has manufacturing facilities around the world. They are the leader in the research and development of electronic solutions for a wide range of industries including communications, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical. With over 70 years of experience they deliver innovative, high-quality reliable solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Negotiates vendor contractual agreements
  • Develop detailed strategic plans with targets and actions
  • Partner with leadership to manage savings against goals
  • Lead spend and savings plans across category suppliers
  • Monitor market trends to reduce risk
  • Lead the supplier management and performance review programs

Qualifications

  • Bachelors required, MBA a plus
  • 7 years procurement experience
  • Good presentation skills
  • Intermediate MS office skills
  • Travel less than 30% – possibly international

 


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