**Your Role (i.E. Key Job Responsibilities)**:- Accomplish SCM objectives by supervising staff and organizing/monitoring work processes.- Align Raw Material supply base strategy to take advantage of market trend to improve costs.- Support global programs, strategies and initiatives- Lead Category Buyer team by allocating resources to ensure metrics and targets are met.- Provide support to Category Buyers in supplier negotiations when needed.- Represent Category Buyer in top management meetings to align corporate strategies and assign objectives.- Support in the coaching and development of category buyers.- Implement and enforce policies and procedures are being followed.**Your Required Background (i.E. Must Haves)**:- Ability to understand value streams, cost drivers and how to break down cost Structures.- Excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making and negotiating skills.- Ability to manage multiple projects while effectively meeting deadlines.- Results driven, self- starter, problem solver with proven ability to drive projects to a successful conclusion.- Outstanding oral and written communication skills.- Professional demeanor in representing the SCM organization internally and externally. Must be able to interact with operations, finance, legal and executive level employees.- English proficiency is a must (80%).- Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard purchase order software platforms- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment- Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create reports and conduct cost analysis**Your Preferred Background (i.E. Nice to Haves)**:- Prior experience in manufacturing, engineering and finance processes within the automotive industry.Knowledge of Resins and Electronics supply chain and understanding on the proper cost structures.Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.