Global Category Manager - Machining

This is a key role to lead and define global ownership of a direct materials subcategory, driving strategy, supplier excellence, and long-term value. This is a high impact role where you’ll shape the 3 year category roadmap, lead global negotiations, and deliver regional projects that strengthen supply resilience and performance. Report to the Global Head of Category Management, you will lead global strategy for your subcategory, including supplier segmentation, risk management, and cost/value optimization. Manage strategic supplier relationships worldwide, delivering measurable improvements in OTD, PPM and capacity. Drive global execution of category projects such as localisation, dual-sourcing, and VA/VE programmers.…