Job Information
Otis Elevator Company Category Manager, EMEA Wires & Cables in LEGANES, Spain
Date Posted:
2023-11-21
Country:
Spain
Location:
Benjamín Outram 1, 28918 LEGANES, Spain
Role Overview:
The Senior Manager, EMEA wiring and cables leader will develop & deploy the global category strategy for the wiring and cables segment, working in full alignment with the global category leader and the EMEA Supply Chain Business Partner. You will provide operational oversight to the EMEA leadership team on contract execution, regional supplier selection, supplier performance (including Supplier Premier program), and optimization opportunities, achieving targeted goals on key KPIs while managing supplier risk. This role is an excellent opportunity to play a strategic role in building a key aspect of Otis’ global purchasing organization.
On a typical day you will:
Provide regional leadership for Strategic Sourcing activities to maximize business value and results.
Develop and deploy a regional sourcing strategy in alignment with our global strategy, working in a matrix environment.
Strive to meet annual productivity targets for the category, driving value through effective management of the supply base, fostering a competitive landscape, sustainable year-over-year cost reduction, and transparency of cost drivers.
Drive improvement of supply chain KPIs in EMEA region, including quality and delivery Lead supplier negotiations through a data-driven approach and clean sheet/ should cost models, ensuring compliance to Otis procurement policies.
Partner with Engineering for new product introduction and product change requests, aligning Sourcing Strategies and support on value engineering programs. Ensure Total cost of ownership (TCO)thru product lifecycle cost management.
Support product localization / development with approved suppliers in cooperation with global supply chain, engineering and operational stakeholders.
Develop and implement a supplier risk mitigation strategy for the category in compliance with all applicable policies.
Demonstrate full compliance with the "Otis Code of Ethics".
What You Will Need to be Successful:
An undergraduate degree in Engineering or Purchasing; a master’s degree is preferred
At least ten years of experience in sourcing and category management
Experience working in a highly globalized, matrixed environment, preference for an industrial / operational industry
Full fluency in written and spoken English required, Spanish fluency preferred
Location: Any country in the EMEA region.
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