NA Regional Mechanical Category Manager

NA Regional Category Manager - Mechanical

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

The Regional Category Manager is responsible to develop and execute the sourcing strategies for all assigned parts in collaboration, and in-line with, Aptiv's global category strategy. The Reginal Category Manager will be responsible for managing all Suppliers' performance for NA Mechanical Category spend and supporting quotes for new business pursuits while adhering to Aptiv's processes, procedures and business financial targets. Support our NA Manufacturing footprint through Supplier selection/management and influence SCM Strategy Development to meet the regional performance needs while adhering to all corporate, divisional, and SCM policies and procedure. Lead a team of Category Buyers, act as escalation point for Buyers, provide guidance, set goals and ensure targets are being met, while driving accountability and ownership.

In your daily job you will:

• Own regional performance targets for P2P, MCIP, Logistics, Cash Flow, participate in the development of target, drive execution of the team to meet the targets and mitigate all risks to plan.
• Lead and/or support the Buyers with negotiating Material Performance to meet annual targets, including material to revenue ratio and business case financials while ensuring quality and compliance.
• Create, issue and maintain in Icertis all agreements, nominations with the supplier base according ASCM policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the negotiated conditions are implemented in the sites while considering all aspects of quality, Service (PC&L), Technology, Price and Timing of needed products.
• Collect total information: volumes, prices, spec. other conditions for new projects as well as for all other running projects. Uses this information as a basis for developing purchasing strategy and communicates this information to the finally selected supplier base,
• Develops suppliers for new programs in collaboration with Global Category.
• Monitors the quality, risks and overall execution of regional suppliers and propose actions to improve suppliers quality, Conduct QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews) with Suppliers to monitor and improve performance on Quality, Service, Technology, Price, Delivery and other aspects.
• Assure compliance with local procedures, company processes, industry regulations and work instructions.

YOUR BACKGROUND

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Senior Manager and/or in a supply chain Management. (R)
• BS in Engineering or extensive technical work experience (Strongly desired)
• Economy/technical background (P)
• Self motivated with strong negotiation skills and excellent communication skills (R)
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others (R)
• Highly motivated / capable of operating with minimal guidance (P)
• Strategic planning and execution (P)
• Good knowledge of MS Office (R)
• English speaking (R)
• Spanish speaking a plus.

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 effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Hybrid and flexible working hours
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET'S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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