Strategic Category Sourcing Lead

Standard Motor Products, Inc.; Lewisville (TX); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Standard Motor Products, Inc. seeks an experienced Strategic Sourcing professional to manage suppliers within a category, lead negotiations, and analyze procurement KPIs. This role collaborates with Category & Product Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain across SMP Group brands.

You will drive supplier performance improvements, coordinate global supplier relationships, and develop data-driven strategies aligned with the operating model. Some international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics or Engineering.
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with mid-level Excel experience.
• Solid commercial acumen.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies in partnership with the team.
• Execute supplier negotiations and manage pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Analyze procurement KPIs for the category.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Category & Product Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Align with other Nissens & SMP Group entities and brands.
• Drive improvements in supplier performance.
• Support cross-functional projects.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics or Engineering

Outils

Microsoft Office

MS Excel

Description du poste

Standard Motor Products, Inc. seeks an experienced Strategic Sourcing professional to manage suppliers within a category, lead negotiations, and analyze procurement KPIs. This role collaborates with Category & Product Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain across SMP Group brands.

You will drive supplier performance improvements, coordinate global supplier relationships, and develop data-driven strategies aligned with the operating model. Some international travel is expected.