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Procurement Category ManagerElectrolux · Shanghai
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Procurement Category Manager

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-22 Shanghai Permanent Hybrid Manufacturing Transport Logistics
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 25,000 SEK–45,000 SEK/mo

About the Company

roject negotiations, using advanced tools as refined cost models , Supplier Development methodologies, etc fulfilling the targets of cost, quality and flexibility. We operate in all the regions (Business Areas) with a panel of international suppliers engaging them with our internal business partners as: Sales, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing & Engineering, Product Line, Marketing, Finance etc. We rely on building strong cooperation. We focus on innovation, quality and development of long-term relationships with our strategic suppliers. Sustainability and continuous improvement are the elements that are underpinning our activity. As we operate in a dynamic, international and competitive environment, we count on our well-developped social capabilities and good set of technical or financial skills to get us through the day. For sure it represents a fantastic growth experience where you can learn from all the different activities we need to manage.

About the Role

Within the Group Purchasing Organization, Global Procurement Purchasing has the key responsibility of awarding new businesses, in close collaboration with the Global Categories.

Responsibilities

  • ● The Global Procurement Purchasing is responsible for:
  • ● Global Procurement Purchasing ownership for the All Business Areas
  • ● Managing the business strategically with the objective to leverage , to promote complexity reduction , simplification , modularization, cost performance and innovation driving :
  • ● VBS process - Early involvement of the suppliers in new programs
  • ● Supplier Development ( automation, quality improvement , productivity increase )
  • ● Sourcing Decisions in close collaboration with the Global Domain Managers and key stakeholders ( Product Line, Quality , Manufacturing , Design ) .
  • ● LTA's negotiations
  • ● Suppliers Selection
  • ● Cost Modeling analysis
  • ● Innovation Prospection
  • ● Develop and retain strong supplier relationships.
  • ● Manage relationships / partnerships with cross functional teams and internal stakeholders.
  • ● Responsible for data research, analytics, and management of direct material category strategies.
  • ● Support the development of annual budgets and 5-year strategic plans for the Business Area identifying opportunities and risks.
  • ● Generate initiatives and projects to deliver productivity targets.
  • ● Lead internal and external analysis (industry & supplier) as a member of a cross-functional sourcing team
  • ● Provide indirect and collaborative leadership to the IndOp purchasing teams to ensure on-time project execution & implementation of category strategies.
  • ● Participate, prepare, and support RFQ and other strategic sourcing activities.
  • ● Manage and evaluate contractual agreement terms to ensure compliance.
  • ● Assist in the implementation and expansion payment terms (NOWC).

Benefits

  • ● Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment;
  • ● Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services;
  • ● Family-friendly benefits;
  • ● Health and Well-being initiatives
  • ● Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path.
  • ● Continued Progress on Diversity & Inclusion
  • ● Living our Sustainability Commitment
  • ● As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.
  • ● Find more on:
  • ● Electrolux Group LinkedIn