Category Manager - MRO

Category Manager - MRO

Position ID: req42708

Sector: BA North America

Functional Area: Purchasing & Sourcing

Location: Charlotte Office

Number of Openings: 1

Employment Type: Permanent

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

MRO Category Manager

Buy into something much bigger.

At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver 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.

All about the role:

The MRO Category Manager resides within Electrolux's Group Purchasing organization. This role has the responsibility of sourcing and securing required Materials, Repair, and Operations management of indirect materials and services to support the best-in-class availability of Manufacturing Plants, Distribution Centers, Tech Centers, and Head Quarters customers. This is a strategic role that requires cross collaboration, expansive ideas, and close attention to detail. The MRO Category Manger is responsible to align and create buy-in from internal stakeholders/customers at a sector and global level on various assigned indirect material and service category strategies and initiatives.

What you'll do:

The MRO Category Manager is responsible for providing purchasing expertise and support to the various internal departments who utilize these assigned categories and support stakeholders in both vendor management and contract negotiation as needed. You will represent the Business Area in global category meetings, support the definition and implementation of the overall strategy where applicable for the Business Area and develop and implement sourcing activities. You will work to determine the best-in- class PTP process for the various sub-categories, lead internal and external analysis (industry and supplier) as a member of a cross-functional sourcing team as well as prepare and lead fact-based negotiation and supplier selections.

You will manage supplier relationships with key suppliers, including agreeing and tracking SLAs & KPIs and review supplier agreements to ensure commercial terms meet the needs of the business activity and liabilities are approved by the legal department. You will lead contract implementation through local indirect purchasers and resolves important issues and help to manage/evaluate contract compliance, data management and supplier performance and takes necessary corrective actions. From this, you will evaluate and renew contracts by identifying and prioritizing opportunities for reduction of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and assist in the implementation and expansion of procure to pay processes, procedures, and policies impacting assigned spend categories and works closely with the Accounts Payable department to roll out the online indirect materials purchase order system across all departments.

If you are cross-collaborative and agile, with a sense of urgency we welcome your application!

This is your chance to become a crucial part of a revolutionizing new organization in Electrolux and the Home Appliances industry. We offer great potential for personal and professional growth, and in exchange we count on your commitment, curiosity, and eagerness to create value by bringing purchasing to the next level.

In detail, you will:

Manage the business strategically with the objective to leverage, to promote complexity reduction, simplification, modularization, cost performance and innovation driving including Supplier Development (Quality Improvement, productivity increase) and support sourcing decisions in close collaboration with the NA and Global Domain

Maximize buying efficiency, minimize supply disruption, and financial risks for the Business Areas.

Review and analyze supply base to identify cost-out opportunities; lead cross-functional and remotely located teams to implement and realize improvements.

Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models

Implement supplier agreements/contracts when beneficial by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions

Support the sourcing needs by interviewing and conferring with prospective suppliers to determine supplier capabilities, negotiate prices, delivery terms, and ensure best-in-class total cost sourcing solutions.

Regularly analyze supplier quality, delivery, and cost metrics to develop and engage for improvement.

Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and utilize emerging opportunities

Internalize EMA policies and practices, and successfully communicate and enforce with suppliers as well as internal resources to deliver on EMA strategic objectives.

Participates in pricing negotiation processes and uses creative ways to drive costs down through the establishment of long-term agreements.

Qualifications required:

BA/BS degree in Business or other related field or 7 equivalent years of experience

5+ years of relevant experience in purchasing, sourcing, category management within indirect material and services and MRO is preferred.

Demonstrated success in year-over-year cost reductions with knowledge of supplier processes and cost drivers.

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

Ability to build business case solutions to conquer operational problems

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

Familiarity with MRO (lead-times, tier-2 vendors, etc.)

Financial Lease modeling a plus

Bi-lingual in English/Spanish is very helpful

Where you'll be:

This position will be based at our North American headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina or our Manufacturing Campus in Springfield Tennessee. Possible International Travel Required.

Benefits highlights:

Medical benefits start day one

Generous 401K match

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

Find more on:

Electrolux North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/

Electrolux Home 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. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Electrolux shapes living for the better by reinventing taste, care and wellbeing experiences, making life more enjoyable and sustainable for millions of people. As a leading global appliance company, we place the consumer at the heart of everything we do. Through our brands, including Electrolux, AEG, Anova, Frigidaire, Westinghouse and Zanussi, we sell more than 60 million household and professional products in more than 150 markets every year. In 2017 Electrolux had sales of SEK 122 billion and employed 56,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.

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