Category Manager Metal Components NA

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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.

All about the role:

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven leader to manage category business operations across both New Product Introduction (NPI) and running business activities. This role is responsible for developing and executing category strategies that drive growth, promote innovation, simplify complexity, and deliver cost performance. Key responsibilities include aligning category plans with broader business objectives, leading cross-functional collaboration, and strengthening supplier relationships to enhance value, quality, and sustainability. The role also oversees financial planning, productivity improvement initiatives, and value-based sourcing strategies, ensuring efficient project execution and risk mitigation. A data-driven mindset is essential, with a focus on market analysis, supplier performance, cost structures, and continuous improvement.

What you'll do:

• Analyze market trends and competitive landscape
• Identify growth areas and potential risks
• Align business objectives with long-term vision
• Foster a culture of adaptability and agility
• Collaborate with global category teams
• Understand specific business area needs
• Develop category-specific plans
• Monitor implementation with local BA Purchasing and relevant stakeholders and adjust as necessary. Leverage supplier relationships
• Unlock and follow through the innovation opportunities
• Focus on creation of mutually beneficial long-term commercial agreements
• Support the supplier risk management, evaluation and risk mitigation (e.g. financial, geographical, cyber, fire)
• Promote and apply the SEI (supplier early involvement) for projects where it may bring value
• Correct evaluation of project requirement and targets, collection of all the information required for execution of project with supplier.
• Accurate planning of the steps and check points needed to be followed to complete implementation on time
• Timely execution of steps and check points
• Mitigation of risks to ensure timing of project kept
• Support connection between supplier and project team

Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree (Industrial/Mechanical engineer or Economics background is an asset)
• 3-5 years of relevant, progressive strategic sourcing, category management, or equivalent experience required

Qualifications:

• Proven Track record of managing and delivering cost reductions/value creation
• Ability to work with key stakeholders in global locations and at various levels
• Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing methodology and its application, in particular of direct material categories
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage strategic supplier relationships, including relationship building, performance, development and integration
• Results-oriented and demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain good cross-functional working relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Fluent in English or any other language is an asset.
• Travel may be required

Benefits highlights:

• Hybrid work model
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance from day one.
• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program
• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.
• Discounted products and EAP upon hire; tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service

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/

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

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