Manage regional supplier selection and performance
Achieve productivity, quality, and supply assurance goals
Otis is seeking a Regional Category Manager for Machines & Strategic Components to lead sourcing activities in the NAA region. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in procurement and a strong technical understanding of mechanical components
Job Summary
Develop and implement the regional sourcing strategy for Machines & Strategic Components in alignment with the global category strategy.
Provide operational support to NAA manufacturing and field sites for all machine and strategic component needs.
Collaborate with Engineering to align technical specifications, qualification requirements, and lifecycle strategies for machines, encoders, ropes, belts, and traction components.
Matching Summary
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Otis is seeking a Regional Category Manager for Machines & Strategic Components to lead sourcing activities in the NAA region. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in procurement and a strong technical understanding of mechanical components.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Develop and deploy global category strategy
Manage regional supplier selection and performance
Achieve productivity, quality, and supply assurance goals
Technical understanding of mechanical components
Negotiate contracts and prices
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) management
Nice-to-have
International talent driven company
Passion for strategic sourcing
Multicultural experience
Collaborate across all organizational levels
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering or purchasing
8+ years in procurement, category management, and team leadership
Robust technical understanding of mechanical and electromechanical components
Proficient in Excel, procurement systems, and cost modeling
Able to travel up to 20% within the NAA region
Work Rights
Must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship