Global Category Manager, Mechanical - Business Line Analytical

This is a senior individual contributor opportunity for an experienced sourcing professional to lead the global mechanical category strategy within an analytical business environment. The role covers a broad portfolio of mechanical components, including castings, forgings, and plastics, with responsibility for shaping the supplier landscape and driving long-term value. You will work closely with factories and local, regional, and global stakeholders to build a resilient, cost-effective, and sustainable supply chain. With global market shifts and tariffs influencing costs and availability, you will play a key role in strengthening supply continuity and mitigating procurement risks. Combining strategic ownership with hands-on execution, you will translate sourcing plans into measurable business outcomes. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global procurement performance while collaborating with a supportive, execution-focused team.

• Proven professional experience in strategic sourcing and category management, ideally involving mechanical components, castings, forgings, or plastics.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute global category strategies, translating plans into tangible operational and financial results.

• Strong understanding of supplier management, procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and commercial negotiations.

• Experience managing supplier agreements, pricing structures, contractual terms, and ongoing supplier performance.

• Ability to analyze procurement data, prepare reports, and use insights to guide sourcing decisions and cost optimization.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build alignment across factories, local teams, regional functions, and global leadership.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building abilities.

• A collaborative, pragmatic, and humble approach, combined with the initiative to take ownership and deliver results.