Job Description The Category Manager is responsible for the development, execution, and management of commodity strategies along with the associated strategic component team to support our EMS manufacturing and business operations.This position leads a cross-functional team to identify, qualify and manage a global supply base to provide the team's assigned commodities.Analyse data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and categoryCreate and execute commodity strategies that best leverage supplier capabilities to meet corporate objectives of quality, cost and delivery Develop strong relationships with suppliers that facilitate a deep understanding of their organizations and capabilities to support short term and long term business needsCoordinate and support on-site supplier visits, assessments, audits, and continuous improvement opportunities to optimize total cost and address issues with supplier performanceAssess gaps in supplier performance and implement appropriate continuous improvement activitiesCollaborate with Strategic Component Team and Design Engineering to source, select, and establish new suppliers, source new technologies, as well as resolve technical related issues and tasksCollaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve other relevant business objectives such as meeting annual inventory targets, liability exposure, drive down cost variances, supply continuity and delivery issuesDriving Event Driven Cost Reduction & Vertical Integration activities in concert with the suppliers, Supply Chain Ops and Engineering#LI-MHBasic RequirementsCandidate must have at least minimum 5 years of direct experience in supplier management and strategic procurement .Must have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, engineering, business, or related field (Engineering strongly preferred).Technical knowledge in mechanical engineering is an advantage.An understanding of the market and consumer insights and trendsStrong people management and persuasion skills to manage and influence at all levels of the company and also externally with supplier worldwideExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsHigh proficiency in MS Office / Google Documents; specifically, advance MS Excel / Google Sheets skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.An analytical mind with strategic abilityA good team player, a person with integrity, mature and self-motivatedWilling to work in Bayan Lepas, Penang#LI-MHTravel Requirements10-25%Relocation ProvidedNonePosition TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanNoEEO StatementMotorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world.If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions.To request an accommodation, please email <.
