Regional Category Leader

**SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY FROM DAY ONE.**This position is part of our Signal & Power Solutions segment; Connection Systems business unit in Cd. Juarez, Ch.**Summary (About this Position)**:The Category Buyer is responsible to execute the global category strategy into the regional supply base by communicating, coordinating and implementing cost improvement projects. The regional category buyer is also responsible to manage the suppliers and provide support to the different areas.**Your Role (i.e. Key Job Responsibilities)**:- Review and Implement Strategies into Category Supply Base- Analyze regional demands to implement long term cost improvement agreements.- Asses, evaluate and suggest suppliers to be included into supply base.- Evaluate and Implement Cost Improvement projects and analyze financial impacts.- Work to meet objectives related to cost and cash flow improvement as: P2P savings, Payment Terms, Shipping Terms and on time sourcing.- Coordinate and support business transferences as assigned preventing disruptions: Tool Moves, Optimization, Rotation, FTS Changes- Facilitate communication between suppliers and various groups.- Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analysis and present results to upper management- Comply with policies and procedures- Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements**Your Required Background (i.e. Must Haves)**:- Bachelor's Degree.- Advanced English- Proven work experience as a Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Agent or similar role- Proven knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)- Understanding of supply chain procedures.- Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analysis- Strong Negotiation skills- Advance organization and time management skills- Good communication skills, capable of facilitating and documenting meetings- Self-starting individual capable of executing assigned tasks and solving problems in a professional manner- Comprehensive understanding of industry standard purchase order software platforms. Experience with SAP is preferred.**Your Preferred Background (i.e. Nice to Haves)**:- **Proven work experience as a Purchasing Offer in the automotive industry with strong knowledge on plastic components.**:- Proven work experience in policies and procedures standards within the automotive industry.- Work experience with wiring harness & cables.**Why join us?**- **You can grow at Aptiv.**Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where everyone can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or beliefs.- **You can have an impact**. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, and Zero accidents.- **You have support**. We ensure you have the resources and support to take care of your family and physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.**Your Benefits at Aptiv**:- Compensation package, including Major Medical Insurance and life Insurance- Flexible Retirement Plan- Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment- Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications- Scholarships- Recognition for innovation and excellence- Opportunities to give back to the community- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world- Recognition for innovation and excellence- Tuition ReimbursementAptiv 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.