.As the category leader for employee transportation and canteen services, you will negotiate these categories for America's sites. You will execute strategies focused on risk management, cost savings, and supplier performance activities.**My Role**:- Execute employee transportation and canteen strategies that create value to the business units.- Generate roadmaps for savings opportunities.- Analyze current spend to benchmark and competitive bid.- Lead supplier relationship management SOW's, KPI's etc.- Lead contracts review and negotiation process to deliver agreements that include excellent long-term pricing models, measurable service level/performance criteria, effective remedies for non-performance, mechanisms for monitoring performance/remedies, etc.- Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers in-order to achieve desired goals.- Continual monitoring of internal customers and supply markets for changes that may impact the sourcing strategy.- Responsible for develop suppliers in conjunction with the operations.- RFQ development and execution, proposal evaluation against business requirements and total cost.- The category leader will also be expected to take on additional projects as needed to support business requirements.**My Background**:- Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field required.- 2+ years' experience in supply chain management.- Advanced English- Experience within the automotive industry is desired.- 2+ years' strategizing and negotiating complex contracts.- Knowledge of SCM principles, planning, negotiation, and contracts.- Understanding of manufacturing & industrial operations and track record of working in an international corporate environment.- Empowered decision-maker/relationship-builder with high integrity.- Strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure scenarios.- Commercial acumen & analytical skills to assess supplier financial information and capability.**Why join us?**- You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.- You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.- You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.**Your Benefits at Aptiv**:- Competitive compensation package, including Major Medical Insurance & Life Insurance- Flexible Retirement Plan- Learning, professional growth and development in a world recognized international environment- Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications- Recognition for innovation and excellence- Opportunities to give back to the community- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world**#CA-FP**Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer