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We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver more enjoyable and sustainable living.\nCome, join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.\nJoin us in our exciting quest to build the future home!\nWhere you’ll be:\nThis position will be based at our Corporate Headquarters located in Charlotte, NC.\nAbout the Role:\nDirectly reporting to the Procurement Director, Plastic Components, you will be responsible for the category ownership (from budget to strategy definition, from finding cost improvement to following up running business, from scouting suppliers to innovations) for the Plastic Components category.\nKey Responsibilities:\nManaging the business strategically with the objective to leverage, promote complexity reduction, modularization, cost performance and innovation driving and ensuring productivity targets.\nDemonstrated 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.\nWorking 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.\nManage relationships / partnerships with cross functional teams and internal stakeholders in different BA\nResponsible of budget definition and implementation, Cost Model, NOWC optimization, supplier base definition \nManage and evaluate contractual agreement terms to ensure compliance.\nAddress / support resolution to supplier driven performance issues as well as activities on supplier development and improvement projects.\nStrategic approach and open-minded person focus on finding solutions and on continuous improvement\nStrong soft skills in managing relationships with both external and internal stakeholders inside a global environment and at different hierarchical levels\nGreat communication skills\nAbility to manage large data sets, and convert to actionable information / intelligence / actions\nStress management\nFluent English written and spoken\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Management, or Equivalent\nMinimum 5 years of relevant, progressive strategic sourcing, category management or equivalent;\nBenefits include:\nFlexible work hours/hybrid work environment\nMedical, dental, vision and life insurance\nCompetitive holiday and vacation time off program\nRetirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.\nDiscounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service\nPlease be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.\nFind more on:\nElectrolux Group North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/ Electrolux Group Careers: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en\nElectrolux Consumer Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). 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