O pozici
ATS Corporation is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Global Category Manager to develop and execute strategic supplier and category sourcing solutions. Operating within a highly collaborative, global, and multicultural environment, this role will lead high-impact negotiations, manage key international stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous cost optimization.
Co budeš dělat
- Strategic Sourcing: Develop, implement, and govern comprehensive category procurement strategies (vision, goals, actions) to support long-term business growth.
- Spend & Cost Management: Own the total global spend for the assigned material categories, utilizing data analysis and historical benchmarking to achieve tangible savings.
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Evaluate, approve, and manage relationships with global vendors, ensuring alignment with ATS objectives and ethical standards.
- Commercial Negotiations: Lead the negotiation of framework agreements, including pricing, commercial terms, discounts, and rebates applicable across multiple complex projects.
- Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Partner closely with ATS divisions globally to align and define customized category strategies that meet specific divisional business needs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Take a leading role in cost-saving workshops and actively contribute to technical VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Problem Solving: Act as the primary single point of contact for complex or unusual supply chain issues, establishing clear ownership and resolution.
Koho hledáme
- Education: University degree in Procurement, Business Management, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
- Experience: Minimum of 5–8 years of strategic sourcing and project management experience, ideally within a custom manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Data & Analytics: Advanced capability to manage, analyze, and extract insights from large datasets derived from ERP systems (excellent Excel skills required).
- Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, communication, and influencing skills across all organizational levels, with a proven ability to thrive in multidisciplinary teams.
Benefity
- Be a part of a thriving organization that is a global leader in advanced automation solutions
- Experience flexibility and autonomy, supported by a modern, trust-driven culture.
- Collaborate with other bright, talented professionals focused on innovation and continuous improvement
- Discover opportunities for growth within ATS as we strive to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people
- Make an impact and give back to our communities in a meaningful way
- Work in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where everyone is respected and given the opportunity to do their best
- Enjoy an attractive compensation package including flexible work schedules (where applicable)
