Category Lead Emea Transportation

**Goodyear. More Driven.**

**The Opportunity**

We are looking for **Category Lead EMEA Transportation **to join our team. On this position you will:

- Execute sourcing strategies in alignment with overall category strategy.
- Leverage market data, cost modeling to support the development of negotiation strategies.
- Support contract negotiations.
- Develop relationships with suppliers focused on total cost of ownership, advantaged supply chain, innovation and continuous process improvement.
- Develop and nurture internal cross-functional relationships.
- Develop efficient channels for capturing effective market intelligence.
- Actively participate in Commercial Council and serve as a key driver for accomplishing Council goals.
- Utilize 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process and Enhanced Sourcing Tools in day-to-day work.
- Collaborate with peers and leaders within the Category team. Informal leadership to Procurement Specialists.

**To join our team, you will need**:
**Education**:
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or a related field

**Languages**:
Fluent in English and one other relevant language like French, German,

**Experience**:

- 3-5 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or a related Operational function required.
- Previous strategic sourcing experience required.
- Experience in a related industry preferred.

**IT, Soft Skills & others**:

- Knowledge of core procurement processes and strategic sourcing concepts.
- Strong financial/statistical analysis, organization skills,
- Strong Microsoft Access/Excel skills and/or other database programs,
- Team player, strong written and verbal communication skills, influence skills, self-directing, and ability to work in a very fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
- Knowledge of manufacturing process, mathematical modeling,
- International experience