POSITION: Senior Manager, Global Category Electronics and Electrical in a corporate environment

RESPONSIBILITY FOR: creating, developing, and ensuring the application of the commodity strategy on a global scale.

• Partner with regional buyers, guiding them towards excellence in procurement practices
• Develop a comprehensive Category Strategy, integrating product development roadmaps, global market intelligence, supplier evaluations, and cost reduction initiatives
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and projects across the global category
• Coordinate global category activities, ensuring alignment with regional needs and specifications
• Negotiate global contracts to secure consistent supply and competitive terms
• Provide invaluable Global Market Intelligence, enabling informed decision-making across the organization
• Steer spot buys and ensure business continuity during shortages or unforeseen challenges
• Evaluate and manage global suppliers as strategic partners, driving both efficiency and innovation