Category Lead Facilities Maintenance

Requisition ID: 114691 
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

Goodyear. More Driven.

About the position:

We are looking for Category Lead Manufacturing Services to join our team.

In this position the incumbent executes sourcing strategies across multiple commodities in alignment with overall category strategy. Leverages market data, cost modeling to support the development of negotiation strategies. Supports contract negotiations. Develops efficient channels for capturing effective market intelligence.  Develops relationships with suppliers focused on total cost of ownership, advantaged supply chain, innovation and continuous process improvement.   

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute sourcing strategies in alignment with overall category strategy.

• Leverage market data, cost modeling to support the development of negotiation strategies. Support contract negotiations.

• Develop relationships with suppliers focused on total cost of ownership, advantaged supply chain, innovation and continuous process improvement

• Develop and nurture internal cross-functional relationships.

• Develop efficient channels for capturing effective market intelligence.

• Actively participate in Commercial Council and serves as a key driver for accomplishing Council goals.

• Utilize 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process and Enhanced Sourcing Tools in day to day work.

• Collaborate with peers and leaders within the Category team. 

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or a related Operational function required. 
• Previous strategic sourcing experience strongly preferred. 
• Experience in a related industry preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of core procurement processes and strategic sourcing concepts.

• Strong financial/statistical analysis, organization skills, strong Microsoft Access/Excel skills and/or other database programs, a team player, strong written and verbal communication skills, influence skills, self-directing, and ability to work in a very fast paced, multi-tasking environment.

• Knowledge of manufacturing process, mathematical modeling and /or international experience

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Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate. 

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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