> define and implement a category strategy for the north america region in alignment with global category management and business units requirements.
> support of sourcing process during product development through supplier selection.
> final negotiation of prices and closure of contracts.
> support planning, controlling and reporting of objectives within defined area of responsibility.
> compile, prepare and present results related to strategies, sourcing results, etc. to senior management and business units.
> planning, monitoring and reporting of purchasing kpi’s (as ppv, ppm, apr, etc.), specific overall objectives, to define and introduce proactive and/or corrective measures to achieve global category targets.
> lead and support annual price negotiations with global suppliers.
> continuous improvement of supplier relation and performance to meet the technical, quality, delivery and costs expectations for bu.
> interface with program team management, supplier quality assurance and plant purchasing to develop supplier expectations and drive supplier performance.
> identification, track and forecast of the key cost drivers and market factors for connectors and plastic mechatronics.
> conduct regular business reviews with suppliers and develop sourcing strategies based on quality, delivery, cost and global market considerations.