Category Leader - Site Services

Category Leader, Global SCM Indirect

This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

As a Category Leader, you will play a key role within Global SCM Indirect organization. In this role, you will drive a strategic approach to sourcing and procurement of site services across all EMEA locations. You will work closely with internal SCM support teams as well as current and potential suppliers to ensure that stakeholder needs are met at every business level. This is a high-impact role requiring strong ownership, category expertise, and the ability to influence decision-making across the region.

Your Role:

• Execute the sourcing process for indirect materials and services across the EMEA region, ensuring alignment with category strategy, quality standards, timelines, customer orientation, and cost objectives.
• Lead supplier contract activities to support global cost-improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and support workshops, ensuring effective follow-up and implementation of actions.
• Negotiate and source through annual or multi-year agreements.
• Provide complete contract/agreement packages for all negotiated initiatives.
• Secure the best commercial conditions by negotiating offers with strong cost-saving and cost-avoidance potential.
• Implement pan-European and global contracts while achieving defined cost-reduction and quality targets.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators for selected suppliers to ensure continuous improvement.
• Leverage company's purchasing power by consolidating and reducing the number of suppliers where appropriate.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role within Supply Chain Management, ideally in procurement or category management.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Very good MS Office skills.
• Leadership capabilities and experience working in cross-functional environments.

Your Benefits:

• Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
• Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)
• Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer and Employee Capital Plan
• Access to Multisport card
• Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.