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Regional Category Manager Connection Systems

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Aptiv

Regional Category Manager Connection Systems

Krakow, Poland

As a Regional Category Manager Connection Systems you will be in charge of Connection Systems Category with 350 M euros spend/over 100 global and regional suppliers.

Your Role:

  • Build and implement long term strategies, aligned with stakeholders and in line with business needs including customer satisfaction, security of supply, overall performance
  • Manage team of 6 buyers, develop team capabilities in negotiation, sourcing, implementation of the category strategy
  • Manage sourcing activities in line with defined category strategy
  • Monitor and improve category performance including commercial, quality and delivery KPIs
  • Introduce new suppliers in line with business needs
  • Manage relationships with key suppliers
  • Lead negotiation of contracts and long term agreements with suppliers
  • Reduce risk in supply chain by mitigating single source suppliers, improving localization, monitoring suppliers

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financial health
  • Drive continuous improvement thru cross functional collaboration with engineering, commercial, manufacturing
    teams

  • Your Background:

    • Engineering degree and/or degree in finance/economics
    • At least 8 years of experience in purchasing organization
    • Full proficiency in spoken and written English language
    • Experience in Connection Systems Category
    • Excellent leadership and communication skills

    Additional advantage would be:

    • Experience in the automotive industry
    • Experience in work in international environment

    Your Benefits at Aptiv:

    • Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
    • Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
    • Hybrid work (47 days of remote work per year) and flexible working hours
    • Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)
    • Access to sports groups and Multisport card

    Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow!

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    Client-provided location(s): Kraków, Poland
    Job ID: Aptiv-J000675439
    Employment Type: Other

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Pet Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • FSA With Employer Contribution
      • HSA
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Flexible Work Hours
      • Remote Work Opportunities
      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • On-Site Cafeteria
      • Holiday Events
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • 401(K)
      • Performance Bonus
      • Relocation Assistance
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Learning and Development Stipend
      • Promote From Within
      • Mentor Program
      • Shadowing Opportunities
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns
      • Internship Program
      • Work Visa Sponsorship
      • Leadership Training Program
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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