Job Description:
Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world. At Electrolux Group, our vision is to be the home appliance industry leader in consumer satisfaction by delivering outstanding lifetime experiences with solutions that always get better. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver more 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! Where you'll be: This position will be based at our Corporate Headquarters located in Charlotte, NC.
About the Role:
Directly reporting to the Procurement Director, Plastic Components, you will be responsible for the category ownership (from budget to strategy definition, from finding cost improvement to following up running business, from scouting suppliers to innovations) for the Plastic Components category.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing the business strategically with the objective to leverage, promote complexity reduction, modularization, cost performance and innovation driving and ensuring productivity targets. Demonstrated ability to develop and retain strong supplier relationships with 360 degree approach (focusing on cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, risk management, innovation...) and extensive negotiation skills. Working in collaboration with Product Line Purchasing and Business Area Purchasing to build and deploy a category strategy that aligns all Product Line and Business Areas requirements supporting new project timing execution and matching with company targets. Manage relationships / partnerships with cross functional teams and internal stakeholders in different BAResponsible of budget definition and implementation, Cost Model, NOWC optimization, supplier base definition Manage and evaluate contractual agreement terms to ensure compliance. Address / support resolution to supplier driven performance issues as well as activities on supplier development and improvement projects. Strategic approach and open-minded person focus on finding solutions and on continuous improvement Strong soft skills in managing relationships with both external and internal stakeholders inside a global environment and at different hierarchical levels Great communication skills Ability to manage large data sets, and convert to actionable information / intelligence / actions Stress management Fluent English written and spoken
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Management, or Equivalent Minimum 5 years of relevant, progressive strategic sourcing, category management or equivalent;
Benefits include:- Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Competitive holiday and vacation time off program
- Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.
- Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service
- Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.
Find more on: Electrolux Group North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/ Electrolux Group Careers: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/enElectrolux Consumer 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 through hrsnorthamerica@electrolux.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Job Summary
Job number: JR81287Profession: Purchasing & Sourcing
Type: Full time
