Americas Category Lead Jobs

Previous experience using P2P platforms, e-sourcing, and/or contract lifecycle management systems.

Relevant expertise in industry areas such as Benefits, Recruiting, Accounting/Finance, or Tech (preferred).

Leading and managing end-to-end procurement projects (e.g., RFx’s, renewals) to ensure optimal cost while meeting business requirements.

Experience with public companies or working in an international scale (preferred).

Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.

Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans

5. Exhibits strong communication skills, aesthetic sense, proactivity, stress resistance, responsibility, and teamwork abilities.

4. Possesses experience living or working overseas, fluent in both Chinese and English as working languages.

Base: Any location in Europe / West coast of the US, Canada

Regularly interact with Senior Level Stakeholders to support all sourcing and supplier management concerns.

Engage with cross functional category management teams as needed.

Execute responsibilities with regards to process improvements as directed by the Sourcing Category Manager.

Arrange as required pre and post-award meetings with suppliers and inspection to ensure a clear understanding of contractual responsibilities.

Continuously ensure effectiveness of purchasing channels, in alignment with strategies to support the Sourcing Category Manager.

Requires experience of inspection to specification, production planning and scheduling, QA, designing, and dealing with people on controversial matters.

SAP experience and extensive experience in negotiation management and negotiation tactics

Strong project management and communication skills with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently

Experience in working in international environments and managing stakeholders of varying management levels

Very good understanding of contract management

Wide range know-how in supplier management and supplier relationship

Knowledge of electronic manufacturing services and assemblies, passive and active components