Category Manager Plastic Transformation NA

Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world.

At Electrolux Group our vision is to be the home appliance industry leader in consumer satisfactionbydelivering outstanding lifetime experiences with solutions that always get share ideas and collaborate so that togetherwe can develop solutions that delivermoreenjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more our global community of people from 100 countries we listen to each other actively contribute and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

Where youll be:

This position will be based at our Corporate Headquarters located in Charlotte NC.

About the Role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the business strategically with the objective to leverage promote complexity reduction modularization cost performance and innovation driving and ensuring productivity targets.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and retain strong supplier relationships with 360 degree approach (focusing on cost quality delivery sustainability risk management innovation) and extensive negotiation skills.
• Working in collaboration with Product Line Purchasing and Business Area Purchasing to build and deploy a category strategy that aligns all Product Line and Business Areas requirements supporting new project timing execution and matching with company targets.
• Manage relationships / partnerships with cross functional teams and internal stakeholders in different BA
• Responsible of budget definition and implementation Cost Model NOWC optimization supplier base definition
• Manage and evaluate contractual agreement terms to ensure compliance.
• Address / support resolution to supplier driven performance issues as well as activities on supplier development and improvement projects.
• Strategic approach and open-minded person focus on finding solutions and on continuous improvement
• Strong soft skills in managing relationships with both external and internal stakeholders inside a global environment and at different hierarchical levels
• Great communication skills
• Ability to manage large data sets and convert to actionable information / intelligence / actions
• Stress management
• Fluent English written and spoken

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Finance Business Management or Equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of relevant progressive strategic sourcing category management or equivalent;

Benefits include:

• Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment
• Medical dental vision and life insurance
• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program
• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.
• Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

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Electrolux Group North America: Electrolux Group Careers: Consumer Products Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability it is available upon request through The company is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.