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Category Lead
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
USA
Full-time
Lead · 5+ years experience
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Full Job Posting
What You Will Do
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies across multiple commodities, aligned with overall category objectives.
- Lead regional procurement activities and support or lead supplier and contract negotiations for assigned commodities.
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships focused on total cost of ownership, supply-chain advantages, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Leverage market intelligence, cost modeling, and financial analysis to develop effective sourcing and negotiation strategies.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and the Commercial Council to promote alignment, business continuity, and achievement of business goals.
- Apply the 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process, collaborate across the Category team, and provide informal leadership to Procurement Specialists.
- What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field; a master’s degree in one of these areas is preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related operational function.
- Experience in strategic sourcing and a related industry is preferred.
- International experience is considered an advantage.
- Additional Details
- Relocation Available: No
- Sponsorship Available: No
- Typical Schedule: Hybrid
- #LI-SH1
- Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate
- If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.
- Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field; a master’s degree in one of these areas is preferred.
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