Hiring: Category Manager Company: Strattec Security Corporation Location: Auburn Hills, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 10:41:16 About the job Experience: •8+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain. A plus if it is within Automotive Tier 1 or OEM environments. Required Skills: •End-to-End Category Leadership: Define and execute multi-year strategies for critical electronic automotive commodities to ensure security of supply and competitive advantage. You will define the "where, how, and who" of our sourcing future. •Strategic Mentorship : Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to Associate and Category Managers, helping to "write the manual" for our transforming procurement function. •Advanced Strategic Negotiations: Lead high stakes, comprehensive negotiations for long-term agreements, focusing on complex pricing models, indexed formulas, and value-added services. •Supplier Lifecycle Management: Identify and onboard world-class suppliers while aggressively managing and elevating the performance of the existing global supply base. •Global Risk Mitigation: Proactively monitor and counteract global market trends and geopolitical factors to fully insulate the supply chain from high-level disruptions.. •Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE): Partner deeply with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to identify design-to-cost opportunities and technical savings. •Strategic Roadmap Execution: Successful rollout of category-specific roadmaps within the first 6 months. •Direct Material Productivity: Achievement of aggressive annual cost-reduction targets through expert negotiation and technical savings. Qualifications: •Analytical Rigor: Proficiency in "Should-Cost" modeling, TCO analysis, and utilizing reports to drive data-based decisions. •Professional Drive: A self-starter who is not satisfied with "business as usual" and thrives in a blank canvas environment. •Industry Expertise: Extensive experience within Automotive Tier 1 or OEM environments is highly preferred. •Direct Influence: Work closely with the Director of Procurement to shape the department’s roadmap, culture and future organizational design. •Operational Scale: Manage a significant spend portfolio that directly affects our global market competitiveness. •Global Reach: Engage with global manufacturing locations and complex international supplier relationships. •Career Trajectory: As the department grows, the foundational work you do today positions you for future leadership roles. Compensation: •Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with eligibility starting day one Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!