Job Description

Procurement Category Manager , Product Line Taste

At the Electrolux Group, as 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.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

All About The Role

Within the Group Procurement Organization, Procurement Category Manager has the key responsibility of awarding new businesses, in close collaboration with the Global Categories.

Our mission is to ensure the award of businesses to the best suppliers through project negotiations, using advanced tools as refined cost models , Supplier Development methodologies, etc… fulfilling the targets of cost, quality and flexibility.

We operate in all the regions (Business Areas) with a panel of international suppliers engaging them with our internal business partners as: Sales, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing & Engineering, Product Line, Marketing, Finance etc.

We rely on building strong cooperation. We focus on innovation, quality and development of long-term relationships with our strategic suppliers. Sustainability and continuous improvement are the elements that are underpinning our activity.

As we operate in a dynamic, international and competitive environment, we count on our well-developed social capabilities and good set of technical or financial skills to get us through the day. For sure it represents a fantastic growth experience where you can learn from all the different activities we need to manage.

What You’ll Do

The Procurement Category Manager, PL Taste is responsible for:

Global PL Category ownership for the All Business Areas managing the business strategically with the objective to leverage and promote complexity reduction, modularization, cost performance and innovation initiatives, drive LTAs negotiation, sourcing process and decisions in close collaboration with the Global Domain Managers and key stakeholders (Product Line, Quality , Manufacturing , Design ) , cost analysis etc..

Support the New Product Initiatives

Develop and retain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Manage and evaluate contractual agreement terms to ensure compliance and more in general comply with sourcing procedures

Support Programs in line with Purchasing strategy

Qualification:

University degree (Industrial/Electrical engineer or Economics background is an asset)

5 years of relevant strategic sourcing, category management or equivalent leadership experience required

Proven Track record managing and delivering cost reductions / value creation.

Experience and knowledge of the purchasing environment with the capability to analyze business procurement issues, recommend solutions and strategies, and implement change.

Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing methodology and its application.

Ability to manage supplier relationships, including relationship building, performances.

Results-oriented and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously meeting critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment, strong organizational skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain good cross functional working relationships.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Fluent in English, any other language is an asset.

Location:

You will be based at the Shanghai Office.

Why work for Electrolux?

We want you to prosper in a workplace where you are encouraged to shape your health and wellbeing, where your safety is paramount and your contributions are valued. We want you to finish every day in better shape than when you started. To take home ideas and inspiration to share with those most important to you. Join us to shape living for the better!

Global Market Leading company

Flexible work environment

Health and Well-being initiatives

Continued Progress on Diversity & Inclusion

Living our Sustainability Commitment

Staff Sales & Discounts

As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you!

Find out more on www.electroluxgroup.com