Lead Global Category Manager

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

401k program

Employee store discounts

Onsite fitness centers

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is seeking a Lead Global Category Manager at the Product Development Center in Wauwatosa, WI. This role develops category strategies, negotiates contracts, and manages supplier performance to drive cost and delivery excellence.

The position requires extensive experience in category management, procurement, and supply chain, with hands-on negotiation, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and marketing teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in category management, procurement, supply chain, or operations.
• Experience in manufacturing and strategic sourcing for service parts.
• Ability to lead teams and guide others.
• Knowledge of supplier management practices and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Works independently, guiding only the most complex situations.
• Leads others to solve complex problems in Supply Management with analytical thinking.
• Coaches and trains less experienced colleagues.
• Negotiates and influences with suppliers on key issues.
• Deploys strategic initiatives to enable cross-business synergies.

Skills

Category management

Procurement

Supply chain

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power BI

SAP

AS400

Job description

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Title:Lead Global Category Manager
Job Function:Materials and Procurement
Location:PDC
Workplace Category: Onsite
Company:Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Shift:SHIFT1

In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI is home to the mantra – You dream it. We build it. Join our team as a Lead Global Category Manager.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for developing and implementing category strategies that support Harley-Davidson business objectives. This position is responsible for negotiation, contract management, and change management while measuring quality, cost, and delivery performance of all suppliers. This position also supports the broader Sourcing & Supplier Management organization by assessing and identifying the full scope of business across the Parts & Accessories Organization for multiple categories.

Job Responsibilities

• Works independently, requiring guidance only in the most complex situations.
• Leads others to solve complex problems in Supply Management using analytical thought, exercising judgment, and identifying innovative solutions.
• Coaches, mentors, and trains less tenured and/or less experienced colleagues.
• Communicates difficult concepts in Supply Management and negotiates with others to effectively influence as appropriate.
• Supports development of and deployment of strategic initiatives to facilitate cross-business synergies across a rationalized set of global and regional preferred supplier partners.
• Negotiates and manages key strategic supplier contracts and relationships, including managing and executing master supply agreements.
• Review, approve, monitor, and report compliance to category agreements and strategies based upon Harley-Davidson SM policies
• Present new planning tools, methods, technical analysis, standards, and procurement opportunities with senior management that are aligned with SM/Harley-Davidson strategic plans and cost reduction initiatives.
• Plan, prepare, and execute the annual value proposition for owned spend, and support execution with cross-functional business teams.
• Lead Supplier Business Reviews with assigned suppliers.
• Identify potential financial / operational threats to the business and develop / deploy proactive supplier risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity.
• Works collaboratively across different functions including Developmental Purchasing, Indirect Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, Logistics, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, etc.…
• Communicates difficult or sensitive information and builds relationships with Suppliers, Product Development and Manufacturing.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

Experience Requirements

Required

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience in category management, procurement, supply chain, and/or operations.
• Ability to apply knowledge of best practices in Developmental Purchasing, Indirect Procurement, Supply Base, or Supply Chain and how their own area integrates with others to drive results.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within and/or lead a group or team providing guidance to members.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in strategic sourcing for service parts.

Preferred

• 3 - 5 years’ professional negotiating experience in a global business environment.
• 3 - 5 years’ professional experience improving supplier performance across multiple manufacturing facilities
• APQP experience.
• Power BI, SAP, and AS400 Experience.
• Experience in Make vs. Buy Analysis.
• Demonstrated CI experience – Lean or Six Sigma Certifications.
• Motorcycle riding experience and knowledge of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and accessories.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.Learn more about Harley-Davidson here .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No
Travel Required: 10 - 25%
Pay Range:$100,100 - $155,300
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)

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