Category Lead, Plastic NA

Magna International•Troy, MI

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Lead, Plastic NA reports to the Purchasing Director - North America and is responsible for key coordination, strategic sourcing and organizational leadership of assigned categories, while ensuring immediate and long-term strategies are focused and effective. As a member of the Global Magna Exteriors Purchasing team, is responsible for contributing to the overall business strategy, establishing category goals and objectives. Also responsible for building strong, cross-functional internal relationships and key relationships with suppliers. This position closely collaborates with Purchasing, Plant Materials and Logistics, Operations, Product Line, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Manufacturing Strategy, EHS, and Data Analytic teams at all levels.

Requirements

A Post-Secondary Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
Minimum 8+ years in automotive and/or diversified manufacturing experience, with related technical knowledge of Plastic products, processes and technologies.
Minimum 4+ years of experience in mid/senior management positions or equivalent leadership experience with a track record of progression.
Demonstrated ability to work in and lead in a large matrix organization, work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization, and get results through others by building constructive, trusting relationships with internal partners and global supply base.
Must have demonstrated success in working with the needs of OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in a complex, competitive automotive market.
Broad functional experience in areas of strategic planning, materials, engineering, finance, manufacturing, purchasing, logistics and cost reduction.
Experience with total quality manufacturing management and continuous improvement.
Must have Demonstrated experience in business quoting and launch processes, industry best practices, standards, and performance metrics.
Experience in Cost Breakdown Analysis, fact based negotiations, and strategic negotiations, with limited supervision.
Ability to travel up to 25% on average including internationally as required.
Very strong PC skills required along with knowledge and experience with data analysis tools such as Power BI and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing environment is a plus.
Category Management, Finance, International Sourcing, Total Landed Cost, Make- vs-Buy, and Cost Modeling experience highly preferred.
Professional Certification(s) a plus: C.P.M, CPIM, CSCP
Executive Presence
Effective communication and strong presentation skills

Responsibilities

Create, implement and maintain category and supplier strategies for the assigned categories.
Develop ASL that enables the category strategy and execute RFI / RFQ’s according to requirements.
Negotiate, award and maintain supplier pricing & supply agreements.
Develop and present logical, value-based, total-landed-cost, sourcing recommendations to sourcing council.
Collaborate with division purchasing on strategic quoting, market testing, new business sourcing and resourcing.
Responsible for category performance & financial reporting on monthly and quarterly basis, as required.
Responsible for working closely with divisions globally for cost reduction ideation and execution to meet and exceed the business plan.
Responsible for providing and sharing expert level global category knowledge across the organization as required, including forecasting, business planning, etc.
Collaborate with cross-group category leads on strategic objectives, maximizing supplier leverage.
Assess market conditions, risks, and opportunities and formulate clear action plans to address.
Identify best practices and emerging trends for cost reduction and value creation opportunities.
Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to find, assess, select and consolidate suppliers that will improve value to the organization and help attain targeted business results.
Ensure effective controls, methods, and best practices are developed and shared throughout the divisions.
Demonstrate leadership by establishing credibility; acting with integrity; showing commitment; inspiring, motivating, and guiding purchasing teams to achieve strategic objectives and goals.
Uphold the principles of the Magna Employee’s Charter, Magna’s Operational Principles, Magna’s Environmental Health and Safety Policy & Procedures, Magna Exteriors Quality Policy, Program Execution Process and Business Protocols. Must understand and respect the laws and cultures in countries which Magna conducts business & Magna compliances.
Promote corporate compliance for the Purchasing community as applicable to local law and Magna Policies.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.