Overview EMEA Field Category Manager - Doors & fit out category role at Otis Elevator Co. Date Posted: 2025-07-31 | Country: Italy | Location: Cassina De' Pecchi, Italy Background: EMEA Field Category Manager for Doors & Fit out category. This role leads centralized sourcing across EMEA for controllers and electrical components not manufactured by Otis, primarily for Mod projects and select customer projects with specialist requirements. Job Responsibilities Provide leadership for new equipment and modernization field supply chain category Doors & Fit out to maximize business value. Understand supplier and category variations across EMEA. Develop strategies to optimize total cost, capacity, quality, delivery, safety and compliance. Define preferred supplier strategies, negotiate framework agreements addressing capacity, cost, savings, quality and delivery, and deploy across EMEA. Develop supplier performance KPIs and lead supplier relationship management, including communication with Field and key stakeholders (CLC, SC team, FOD, Sales, EH&S, Engineering and Global leads). Lead supplier relationship management and supplier risk management for managed suppliers. Drive transformation from country-based purchasing to centralized EMEA field supply chain management to leverage spend and improve quality, cost, and delivery. Develop a network of suppliers, map installation capabilities, conduct supplier visits, and provide a live data-driven supplier market overview to facilitate optimal early supplier selection. Lead NE & MOD project sourcing pre-award and post award for managed categories. Ensure competitive bidding and negotiations yield project savings (PTE) and higher bid award percentages. Engage in cost-structure negotiations where applicable. Implement field material catalogs with standard pricing. Develop system requirements for S2P procurement with Field Teams and enable non-catalog pricing in a centralized workflow. Collaborate with NE and MOD CLCs and regional engineering for insourcing/outsourcing evaluation and new product introduction. Identify opportunities to self-deliver products via Otis factories. Work with Otis local operations teams to support project delivery, manage queries, and advise on spare parts pricing during RFQ processes. Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and The Otis Absolutes. Education MBA/MA/MS degree with 3 years of experience; BA/BS degree with minimum 7 years of experience Experience / Qualifications Demonstrated experience in driving large-scale organizational and process change Leadership capabilities, including influencing without direct authority in a matrix organization and leading a team to results Strong strategic thinking with sourcing, negotiations, and contracting skills Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple projects, and operate in a dynamic global environment Ability to develop talent with individual development plans and robust employee engagement Flexibility to accommodate a global role with international interactions Fluent in English and Italian; German knowledge is a plus Travel 20% including international travel Location Cassina Dè Pecchi (Milan) or at any other location within the OU SEET Local Benefits / Notes Permanent Contract • Smart working (partial) • PDR • Welfare Apply today to join us and build what’s next! La ricerca è rivolta a candidature di entrambi i sessi, ai sensi delle leggi 903/77 e 125/91. Gli interessati potranno inviare il curriculum vitae (con autorizzazione al trattamento dei dati personali ai sensi del D. Lgs. 196/03 e del GDPR 2016/679). Otis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms. J-18808-Ljbffr