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Global Category Manager – Mechanical Components

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Aptiv plc

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United States; Poland; Germany , Troy

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Job Description:

As a Global Category Manager, you will play a strategic role in influencing business results across all Aptiv’ s business sectors, with a primary focus on the Connection Systems (CS) Business Unit. You will lead the global sourcing strategy for one of the key mechanical commodities which is cable value stream. You’ll lead a global $ 250M+ turnover, around 50 suppliers, a global team of 3-4 buyers and act as a key thought leader in driving supply chain value, innovation, and efficiency. This role will report directly to the Corporate Director Global Mechanical.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develop and lead global sourcing strategies for the mechanical commodity category
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation
  • Ensure continuity of supply to meet both current and future customer demand
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Commercial, and Manufacturing teams on product development and sourcing decisions
  • Optimize procurement operations by aligning category strategies with corporate growth and sustainability objectives
  • Drive value engineering, cost reduction, and inventory optimization initiatives
  • Build a responsive and agile procurement team capable of meeting evolving customer and market needs
  • Lead strategic supplier localization efforts to enhance resiliency and reduce lead times
  • Guide continuous improvement efforts using lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Support CAPEX and logistics strategy reviews to improve service and reduce working capital
  • Create a culture of collaboration, integrity, and performance in alignment with Aptiv’s values

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
  • MBA preferred
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in strategic sourcing of mechanical components (preferably in the automotive industry)
  • Deep understanding of copper materials, metallic component manufacturing, and stamping processes
  • Proven success leading cross-functional global teams in a matrixed organization
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
  • Ability to analyze financials, market trends, and supplier capabilities
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving abilities
  • High integrity with a bias for action and customer focus
  • Willingness to travel globally up to 10%

Nice to have:

  • Experience navigating high-growth environments
  • Background in lean supply chain practices
  • Familiarity with sustainability and localization strategies in procurement
  • Demonstrated ability to lead procurement in early-stage product development
What we offer:
  • Private health care effective day 1 of employment
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
  • Recognition for innovation and excellence
  • Opportunities to give back to the community
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Fertility Coverage

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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