Image Associates Inc.

Very busy and successful automotive company in eastern Pennsylvania, about sixty miles from Philadelphia, needs a Category Manager.

This is a sourcing management position. You will be responsible for identifying and developing a supplier base in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Will work in a high SKU count environment.

· Provide sourcing and procurement support for automotive parts and assemblies.

· Category Management for assigned spend categories such as mechanical and electromechanical components, and electronic assemblies. (Could also be listed by product lines such as chassis, body, engine etc.)

· Driving YoY total cost of ownership savings and supplier performance improvement.

· Identify and monitor potential supply risks. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.

· Work on new product introductions, pricing and delivery terms negotiations.

· Coordinate with engineering, plant materials management, plant operations management, corporate purchasing, and suppliers.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree plus experience managing strategic sourcing for components and assemblies.

· Automotive experience (OEM or aftermarket) desired, but experience with small-size parts purchasing like machined metal parts, plastic parts, electronics, small appliances, in other industries is acceptable.

· Should have experience monitoring product line demand trends and determining long-term supply base capabilities and capacities.

· Should have experience sourcing from North American suppliers.

· This job requires that you work in-house 3-4 days, and work from home at least 1 day a week. You must be willing to travel 25-50%.

Image Associates Inc.