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- High-visibility role working with global cross-functional teams- decentralized!
- Global manufacturing conglomerate within a stable and growing industry segment
About Our Client
Our client is a Fortune 500 manufacturing conglomerate in Chicago's Western suburbs. With over 50 years in business and nearly 25,000 employees, this company offers opportunities for growth and development both at the corporate level as well as the individual operating companies across the world.
Job Description
The Global Category Manager - Electronic Components will be responsible for:
- Sourcing electronic components and services by negotiating pricing and delivery
- Develop & implement procurement strategies based on the needs of the business
- Identify cost savings opportunities and manages cost reduction activities to achieve annual cost reduction goal
- Analyze spend, market position, & other factors to optimize company performance & efficiency
- Source new vendors & periodically inspect/visit them
- Lead cross-functional team(s) in the identification of alternative product/suppliers, facilitates qualification trials, and conduct supplier management to drive continuous improvement
- Establish & maintain relationships with vendors
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
The Global Category Manager - Electronic Components will have:
- BS/BA degree is required in applicable discipline
- 5+ years of experience in global strategic sourcing/procurement
- Strong background in supplier management, category strategy development/execution, and contract negotiations
- Thorough knowledge of global sourcing strategies
- Entrepreneurial spirit and strategic business initiative
What's on Offer
The target compensation for the Global Category Manager - Electronic Components is $100,000 - $130,000 base salary commensurate with candidate experience, plus bonus.
Job summary
- Sector
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Sub Sector
- Direct Procurement
- Industry
- Industrial / Manufacturing
- Location
- Wood Dale
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Consultant name
- Ross Hendry
- Job Reference
- JN-042022-5585625