Regional Category Leader

provement projects and analyze financial impacts.

• Work to meet objectives related to cost and cash flow improvement as: P2P savings, Payment Terms, Shipping Terms and on time sourcing.

• Coordinate and support business transferences as assigned preventing disruptions: Tool Moves, Optimization, Rotation, FTS Changes

• Facilitate communication between suppliers and various groups.

• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analysis and present results to upper management

• Comply with policies and procedures

Your Required Background (i.e. Must Haves):

• Proven work experience as a Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Agent or similar role

• Proven knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)

• Understanding of supply chain procedures.

• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analysis

• Strong Negotiation skills

• Advance organization and time management skills

• Good communication skills, capable of facilitating and documenting meetings

• Self-starting individual capable of executing assigned tasks and solving problems in a professional manner

• Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard purchase order software platforms.

• Transparency and ethics in its operations.

Your Preferred Background (i.e. Nice to Haves):

• Proven work experience as a Purchasing Offer in the automotive industry with strong knowledge on metallic components (trends, regulations, types of metals, and others).

• Proven work experience in policies and procedures standards within the automotive industry.

• Experience as a SAP user with transactions related to supply chain is preferred

• Work experience with wiring harness & cables.

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