Category Lead

Job Purpose

Develop, execute and maintain a comprehensive category strategy at the global level for the assigned products scope. Implement and maintain the best supply chain to support the business.

Job Description

• Responsible for multiple OEM sub-categories
• Internal key interactions: Business, Sales, Product Line, Eng, Manufacturing
• Must demonstrate ability to develop, improve and implement processes, policies and procedures that impacts the function.
• Problem solving
• Work in a matrix organization (other category leads, supplier quality engineers, subject matter experts, tactical buyers) across all TFMC locations.
• Develop, execute and maintain a comprehensive category strategy capable of delivering results for assigned category at the global level.
• Develop the best all-around Category supply base to meet current and future market and technology requirements
• Provide guidelines for regional execution.
• Provide tools and guidance for category team members to develop, execute and sustain specific supply chain strategies within the category.
• Work with key stakeholders, including but not limited to, technology and applications engineering, sales & operations and projects to clearly identify key requirements for both the Category and respective BU
• Continue to develop Category cost improvement strategies and targets for specific products. 
• Develop, communicate and manage specific supplier improvement initiatives, especially cost reductions, engineering/specification changes to the specific category items, material quality improvements and delivery reliability improvement initiatives.

You are meant for this job if:

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent. Formal education can be replaced by equivalent work experience.
• Experience in Supply Chain Management/Sourcing/Procurement/Product Management
• Proficiency in communication and negotiations
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Frequent travel may be required.

Competencies