Electrolux Group Hiring for NA Logistics/Transportation Purchasing Manager at Charlotte, NC Full Time

Deliver the results that drive change.

At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home.

All about the role:

Electrolux Purchasing is responsible for sourcing direct and indirect materials and services across the entire Group. Its vision is to be a world-class organization that continuously contributes to the Group’s strong drive for innovative products and service solutions. It focuses on functional excellence, strong collaborations with internal and external stakeholders, and leveraging global size to ensure the lowest total cost of ownership for materials and services purchased. The overall objective of this role is, to manage the Logistics/Transportation Purchasing activities for the NA. The transportation Purchasing Manager Reports to the Sr. Purchasing Director Ind. Material, Services, Capex and Logistics.

What you’ll do:

In developing the Purchasing activities for Logistics/Transportation, this position will work fully integrated with key stakeholders in Manufacturing Operations. Establish a strong partnership with Supply Chain, Transportation Management to perform complete assessment of the activities of the Inbound Logistics, Outbound Logistics and Final Mile and define sourcing strategies, develop suppliers, negotiate contracts that deliveries high efficiency services, quality performance and reduces Electrolux transportation costs in a YoY basis. The Transportation Purchasing Manager will build long term relationship with the all identified stakeholders and the Global Indirect Purchasing community, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation and S&OP process.

In detail, you will:

• Define clear scope and boundaries for Logistics/Transportation for the NA Sector. Assume responsibility for the current scope and evaluate current contracts and supplier performances looking for improving current terms and conditions and reducing costs
• Implement a comprehensive spend analysis for Logistics/Transportation developing and implementing systems and processes capable of allowing spend be visible, categorized and effective managed by Purchasing
• Elaborate and approve annual Budgets, demonstrating the expenses evolution for each category, assigning effective resources to manage properly category strategy, effective negotiations, contract establishment and supply base management
• Engage with stakeholders for category analysis, business intelligence, requirements development, interface with key suppliers for bringing innovative solutions to Electrolux as well as joint develop RFI, RFP, RFQ and evaluation processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and finalize required initial due diligence.
• Conduct supplier capability analysis.
• Establish clear and category strategy, aligned with global guidelines. Approve category strategy with key stakeholders and the -Purchasing organization – Sector and Global
• Establish Contracts when is appropriate, conduct negotiations with the selected suppliers for allowing best acquisition cost while enabling access to innovation

Qualifications required:

• 8+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management.
• Experience negotiating purchasing contracts, within Logistics/Transportation
• Experience in Direct Material and other Purchasing activities is also an advantage.
• Specific experience in digital transformation tools and techniques is a plus.
• Working knowledge of all legal aspects of contract management.
• Proven track record in delivering savings through effective purchasing techniques.
• Proven ability to work across national and international regions as well as functional boundaries to achieve the best result.
• Educated to degree level with a formal qualification within Purchasing, Administration, Marketing, Engineering or Legal is an advantage.

Where you’ll be:

This position will be based at our North American Headquarters in Charlotte, NC.

Benefits highlights:

Medical benefits start day one

Generous 401K match

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

Find more on:

Electrolux North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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