Category manager (castel bolognese)

Ph3Job Summary /h3 pDepartment: Supply Chain /p pReports to: Senior Manager | Global Category Management /p pLocation: Europe (Lavoro da remoto Enabled / Hybrid) /p pATS Corporation is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Global Category Manager to develop and execute strategic supplier and category sourcing solutions. Operating within a highly collaborative, global, and multicultural environment, this role will lead high-impact negotiations, manage key international stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous cost optimization. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liStrategic Sourcing: Develop, implement, and govern comprehensive category procurement strategies (vision, goals, actions) to support long-term business growth. /li liSpend Cost Management: Own the total global spend for the assigned material categories, utilizing data analysis and historical benchmarking to achieve tangible savings. /li liSupplier Relationship Management (SRM): Evaluate, approve, and manage relationships with global vendors, ensuring alignment with ATS objectives and ethical standards. /li liCommercial Negotiations: Lead the negotiation of framework agreements, including pricing, commercial terms, discounts, and rebates applicable across multiple complex projects. /li liCross-Divisional Collaboration: Partner closely with ATS divisions globally to align and define customized category strategies that meet specific divisional business needs. /li liCross-Functional Collaboration: Take a leading role in cost-saving workshops and actively contribute to technical VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. /li liProblem Solving: Act as the primary single point of contact for complex or unusual supply chain issues, establishing clear ownership and resolution. /li /ul h3Qualifications Skills /h3 pEducation: University degree in Procurement, Business Management, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline. /p pExperience: Minimum of 5–8 years of strategic sourcing and project management experience, ideally within a custom manufacturing or industrial environment. /p pData Analytics: Advanced capability to manage, analyze, and extract insights from large datasets derived from ERP systems (excellent Excel skills required). /p pSoft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, communication, and influencing skills across all organizational levels, with a proven ability to thrive in multidisciplinary teams. /p h3Why Join ATS? /h3 ul liBe a part of a thriving organization that is a global leader in advanced automation solutions /li liExperience flexibility and autonomy, supported by a modern,trust-driven culture. /li liCollaborate with other bright, talented professionals focused on innovation and continuous improvement /li liDiscover opportunities for growth within ATS as we strive to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people /li liMake an impact and give back to our communities in a meaningful way /li liWork in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where everyone is respected and given the opportunity to do their best /li liEnjoy an attractive compensation package including flexible work schedules (where applicable) /li liAnd much more! /li /ul h3Compensation /h3 pThe Compensation offered will be based on the local job market and may vary depending on factors such as the job‑related knowledge, skills, experience of the selected candidate, as well as other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of these benefit plans will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. /p h3Equal Opportunity and Accessibility /h3 pATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to personal disability. We would ask those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr