Strategic Category Purchaser

Standard Motor Products, Inc.•Lewisville, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Category Purchaser will manage suppliers within an assigned category, encompassing approximately 25 product groups. This role involves leading negotiations on pricing, terms, and conditions, analyzing procurement KPIs, and collaborating cross-functionally with various departments including Category & Product Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain. The position requires alignment with other Nissens & SMP Group entities and brands, driving improvements in supplier performance, and supporting cross-functional projects. Key tasks include developing and implementing sourcing strategies, executing tasks according to the operating model, conducting global supplier visits, managing supplier relationships, maintaining master data, and performing strategic performance analyses.

Requirements

Strong and professional communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, mid-level MS Excel experience.
Solid commercial acumen.
Willingness to travel internationally.
Team-oriented mindset.
Self-starter, independent.
Commitment to learning and professional development.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics or Engineering.

Responsibilities

Manage suppliers within an assigned category, including approximately 25 product groups.
Lead negotiations on pricing, terms, and conditions.
Analyze procurement KPIs for the category.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Category & Product Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
Align with other Nissens & SMP Group entities and brands.
Drive improvements in supplier performance.
Support cross-functional projects.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies in partnership with the team.
Execute tasks in accordance with the operating model.
Conduct global supplier visits and manage supplier relationships.
Maintain and update master data.
Perform supplier negotiations and strategic performance analyses.