What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Leader position at Sensata Technologies?
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The Category Leader will be responsible for sourcing excellence and cost reduction opportunities with a strategic mindset and approach. They will have high visibility and growth potential In-Direct Procurement role working on global commodities with key stakeholders including those at the highest levels in the company.
General Responsibilities
Experience / Qualifications
- Leads collaboration with functional areas to populate sourcing events, making decisions on sourcing event structure, supplier pool, selection criteria and event outcome criteria
- Leadsactivities as required cross-functionally, including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal and Manufacturing
- Leads in the continuous development of the Procurement function towards the best practices
- Responsible for the delivering of corporate aligned procurement objectives supporting total company strategic vision
- Lead with implementing communication strategies to ensure accurate and timely flow of information to upper management, business partners, and suppliers
- Lead in supplier risk assessments, risk management and disaster recovery planning
Experience / Qualifications
- A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
- Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
- Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
- Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
- Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
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