Procurement Category Lead - Automotive

About the role

The Procurement Category Lead for Automotive leads strategic procurement initiatives across business units and develops category strategies for direct and indirect spend in the automotive sector. The role covers supplier relationship management, compliance and cost-saving initiatives, with success measured against defined procurement objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for direct and indirect spend, including total cost of ownership analysis, should-cost modelling and value chain mapping
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, budgets and regulatory requirements, and plan and manage procurement projects
• Drive talent development and complete individual development plans for team members
• Work with stakeholders to align procurement strategy with business needs, identify cost-effective methods and build a preferred supplier list and project pipeline
• Lead the source-to-contract process, negotiate with suppliers and manage supplier performance against delivery, quality and responsiveness targets
• Engage internal stakeholders, influence decision-making and create cross-functional stakeholder committees

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree required; a Master's degree is preferred
• CIPS qualification or equivalent is highly desirable
• 7 to 10 years of procurement experience, with a focus on automotive category management

Required skills

• Strategic category management and total cost analysis
• Supplier relationship management and procurement lifecycle management
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across cross-functional teams
• Ability to lead procurement projects and drive organisational change