Harley-Davidson Motor Company · 9 hours ago
Lead Global Category Manager (Lighting/Electrical)
Wauwatosa, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$97K/yr - $151K/yr
8+ years expHarley-Davidson Motor Company is seeking a Lead Global Category Manager (Lighting/Electrical) to develop and implement category strategies that align with business objectives. The role involves negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance measurement to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance.
AutomotiveBusiness DevelopmentIndustrialManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Works independently, requiring guidance on only the most complex situations
Leads others to solve complex problems in Supply Management using analytical thought, exercising judgment, and identifying innovative solutions
Coaches, mentors, and trains less tenured and / or less experienced colleagues
Communicates difficult concepts in Supply Management and negotiates with others to effectively influence as appropriate
Support development of and deployment of strategic initiatives to facilitate cross-business synergies across a rationalized set of global and regional preferred supplier partners
Negotiate and manage key strategic supplier contracts and relationships including the management and execution of master supply agreements
Review, approve, monitor, and report compliance to category agreements and strategies based upon Harley-Davidson SM policies
Present new planning tools, methods, technical analysis, standards, and procurement opportunities with senior management that are aligned with SM/Harley-Davidson strategic plans and cost reduction initiatives. Plan, prepare and execute annual value proposition for the owned spend, and support execution with the business cross functional teams
Lead Supplier Business Reviews with assigned suppliers
Identify potential financial / operational threats to the business and develop / deploy proactive supplier risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity
Works collaboratively across different functions including Developmental Purchasing, Indirect Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, Logistics, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, etc.…
Communicates difficult or sensitive information and builds relationships with Suppliers, Product Development and Manufacturing
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience in category management, procurement, supply chain, and/or operations
Ability to apply knowledge of best practices in Developmental Purchasing, Indirect Procurement, Supply Base, or Supply Chain and how their own area integrates with others to drive results
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within and / or lead a group or team providing guidance to members
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Preferred
3 - 5 years' professional negotiating experience in a global business environment
3 - 5 years' professional experience improving supplier performance across multiple manufacturing facilities
APQP experience
Demonstrated CI experience
Motorcycle riding experience and knowledge in Harley-Davidson motorcycles and accessories
Benefits
Annual bonus programs
Health insurance benefits
A 401k program
Onsite fitness centers
Employee stores
Employee discounts on products and accessories
Company
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$89MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-07-11Grant· $89M
1986-07-18IPO
Leadership Team
Arthur Starrs
President and CEO at Harley-Davidson
Bill Davidson
Special Advisor to the CEO
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