Sr Global Category Manager - Hybrid

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Sr Global Category Manager - Hybrid

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul.

Are you ready to join us?

Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI (Hybrid). Office/work from home mix.

• Support development of and deploy strategic initiatives to facilitate cross-business synergies across a rationalized set of global and regional preferred supplier partners.
• Champion and manage key strategic supplier contracts, commercial performance, and relationships.
• Review, approve, monitor, and report compliance to category agreements and strategies based upon Harley-Davidson Supply Management (SM) policies.
• Present new planning tools, methods, technical analysis, standards and procurement opportunities with senior management that are aligned with SM/Harley-Davidson strategic plans and cost reduction initiatives.
• Plan, prepare and execute annual value proposition for the owned spend, and support execution with the business cross-functional teams.
• Champion Supplier Business Reviews with assigned suppliers.
• Identify potential financial / operational threats to the business and develop / deploy proactive supplier risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity.
• Manage employees and has accountability for the performance and results of a team within Supply Management. Provides guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers and addresses resource and operational challenges to support departmental plans and priorities.

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Broad expertise in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Supplier Quality, S&OP, Negotiation, and Product Development. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a Supply Management department and department staff members in successful support of business goals and plans.
• Proven track record of being a strong problem solver, an effective communicator, handle multiple tasks, and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Deep expertise in leading groups to reach consensus on realistic, specific goals and objectives and ability to lead the group to prioritize those objectives.
• Travel required up to 15%.

• 5+ years’ professional negotiating experience in a global business environment.
• 5+ years’ professional experience improving supplier performance across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• APQP experience.
• Demonstrated CI experience.
• Motorcycle riding experience and knowledge in Harley-Davidson motorcycles and accessories.

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all.

We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No
Travel Required: 25 - 50%
Pay Range: $81,000 - $125,600
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)
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