The Senior Manager, EMEA Wiring and Cables Leader will develop and deploy the global category strategy for the wiring and cables segment, working in full alignment with the global category leader and the EMEA Supply Chain Business Partner. You will oversee operations related to contract execution, regional supplier selection, supplier performance (including the Supplier Premier program), and optimization opportunities, aiming to meet targeted KPIs while managing supplier risk. This role offers a strategic opportunity to contribute to Otis’s global purchasing organization.
On a typical day, you will:
1. Provide regional leadership for Strategic Sourcing activities to maximize business value and results.
2. Develop and implement a regional sourcing strategy aligned with the global strategy within a matrix environment.
3. Achieve annual productivity targets by managing the supply base effectively, fostering a competitive landscape, reducing costs sustainably, and ensuring transparency of cost drivers.
4. Improve supply chain KPIs in the EMEA region, including quality and delivery, by leading supplier negotiations through data-driven approaches and should-cost models, ensuring compliance with Otis procurement policies.
5. Partner with Engineering on new product introductions and product change requests, aligning sourcing strategies and supporting value engineering programs. Manage total cost of ownership (TCO) throughout the product lifecycle.
6. Support product localization and development with approved suppliers in collaboration with global supply chain, engineering, and operational stakeholders.
7. Develop and execute a supplier risk mitigation strategy for the category, in compliance with all applicable policies.
8. Ensure full compliance with the Otis Code of Ethics.
Qualifications for success:
1. An undergraduate degree in Engineering or Purchasing; a master's degree is preferred.
2. Minimum of ten years of experience in sourcing and category management.
3. Experience working in a highly globalized, matrixed environment, preferably in an industrial or operational industry.
4. Full fluency in written and spoken English; Spanish fluency is preferred.
Otis is a leading global elevator and escalator manufacturer, installation, and service provider, moving 2 billion people daily and maintaining approximately 2.2 million units worldwide. Our products are featured in iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa, and Petronas Towers. With 69,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to innovation, diversity, and excellence. Join us to be part of a dynamic, global team dedicated to safety, ethics, and quality. We offer training, leadership development, and educational programs, including our Employee Scholar Program. As a people-centered company, we prioritize safety, ethics, and quality, guided by our Three Absolutes. To learn more about our ESG initiatives, click here.
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