Category Manager – Motors

Overview

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Category Manager – Motors is a key role within our Procurement team, with the category management responsibilities for the Americas Region. Category Managers are expected to become a procurement Subject Matter Expert (SME) and own their space, strategy, supply base, and performance metrics for their category; as well, stay current on market trends, regulations, and conditions. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills, excels in supplier relations, and can work cross‑functionally across businesses & functions.

• Identify, engage and align with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, quality or other business partners) to capture category requirements and ensure supplier qualification and quality. Work cross‑functionally with counterparts in Europe & Asia.
• Partner with business unit Procurement teams to efficiently transition suppliers as needed; support region/sector New Product Development (NPD) Procurement teams through preferred supplier programs.
• Responsible for developing and executing detailed category strategy, expanding the Preferred Supplier Program and segmentation based on business needs and effective procurement principles.
• Manage contract lifecycle and compliance, ensure supply continuity, and deliver best total value through RFx activities to execute supplier selection and negotiation.
• Actively monitor and mitigate supplier risk—including geopolitical, financial, capacity, quality, and compliance.
• Deliver category productivity through price, value analysis (VA) or continuous improvement projects.
• Oversee Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and regular supplier reviews for all strategic suppliers within category to meet program Quality/Cost/Delivery targets.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred), Supply Chain, Business, or Operations
• 5+ years of procurement / sourcing experience with large‑scale, complex, and/or regional/global categories of spend.
• Technical proficiency regarding HVAC&R systems.
• Demonstrated success in assessing, negotiating, and managing suppliers.
• Collaborative, facilitation, consultation, and conflict resolution skills; you will be a trusted business partner and engage both internal and external stakeholders/customers, and we are seeking the ability to collaborate and influence within a highly matrixed environment.
• Professional communication; both verbal and written are required.

$97,406.66 – $

Salary

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We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives.
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

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We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.