Category Manager – Spares & Indirect
Electrolux Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Charlotte • North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for sourcing and securing the required components and materials to support the best-in-class availability of after-market parts at the lowest total delivered cost to Electrolux and its customers.
- Work closely with a team of buyers responsible for sourcing and securing the required materials and components needed to support after-market parts and accessories across our product lines.
- Establish and build relationships with our Suppliers, leading the Value-Based Sourcing approach.
- Ensure compliance to lead times, MOQs, pricing, and part quality.
- Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with a select group of key suppliers.
- Ensure that suppliers consistently deliver parts to Electrolux within the pre-agreed timeframes and in the quantities ordered.
- Approve the expediting of parts when necessary to prevent stock shortages.
- Develop and train suppliers on Electrolux’s purchase order processes.
- Define clear escalation paths with key suppliers to ensure swift resolution of any issues that may arise.
- Drive complexity reduction initiatives aimed at reducing complexity through parts and supplier rationalization.
- Lead cost-out projects to achieve financial savings.
- Review and ensure that suppliers comply with Electrolux’s packaging standards.
- Maximize buying efficiency while minimizing supply disruption and financial risks.
- Partner with and support various teams within Electrolux Major Appliances North America.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in Business or Engineering
- 5+ years of relevant experience in purchasing, sourcing, category management with an international/global exposure is preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of the purchasing environment for the commodities managed with the capability to analyze business procurement issues, recommend solutions and strategies, and implement change
- Demonstrated success in year-over-year material cost reduction projects
- Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing methodology and its application
- Strong analytical, financial and business acumen to include should-cost modeling
- Basic knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings of component parts
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage strategic supplier relationships, including relationship building, performance, development, and integration.
- Expertise in supplier processes and cost drivers
- Ability to manage projects and establish clear goals and accountabilities to ensure successful delivery (on time, within budget, meeting agreed upon success criteria)
- Experience in project leadership
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Understanding of cross-border shipment laws, tariffs, taxation and time frames
- Familiarity with supply chain and material flow (lead-times, tier-2 vendors, etc)
Benefits
- Family-friendly benefits
- Insurance policy plan
- Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
purchasingsourcingcategory managementstrategic sourcing methodologyshould-cost modelingengineering drawingssupplier processescost driversproject managementsupply chain management
Soft Skills
relationship buildinganalytical skillsfinancial acumenbusiness acumenproject leadershipgoal settingaccountabilitycommunicationproblem-solvingnegotiation
Certifications
BA/BS degree in BusinessBA/BS degree in Engineering