Strategic Category Lead: Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, OH, seeks a Category Lead to develop and execute sourcing strategies across multiple commodities. The role leads procurement initiatives, builds strategic supplier relationships, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to align priorities and deliver value.

You will leverage market intelligence, cost modeling, and financial analysis to guide negotiations and supplier contracts, driving continuous improvement and innovation within the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or related operation.
• International experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across assigned commodities.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships focused on total cost of ownership and supply chain value.
• Strengthen organizational excellence by fostering cross-functional channels for market intelligence.
• Partner with stakeholders and contribute to Commercial Council priorities and goals.
• Apply the 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process and enhanced tools for procurement decisions.
• Collaborate with Category peers and provide informal leadership to Procurement Specialists.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Cost modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, OH, seeks a Category Lead to develop and execute sourcing strategies across multiple commodities. The role leads procurement initiatives, builds strategic supplier relationships, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to align priorities and deliver value.

You will leverage market intelligence, cost modeling, and financial analysis to guide negotiations and supplier contracts, driving continuous improvement and innovation within the supply chain.