Regional Direct Category Manager [ref# HR2026-09]

Astemo Americas, Inc

Harrodsburg, KY · HybridFull-timeSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Location

Harrodsburg, KYHybrid

Schedule

Full-time

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

ASTEMO Americas seeks a Regional Direct Category Manager to source program components, negotiate cost reductions, and develop category strategies and supplier relationships. The role manages category buyers across the US, Canada, and Mexico and supports automotive component production. It develops North American strategies for aluminum die castings and copper wires, conducts market research, and identifies business opportunities. The position may work remotely within normal commuting distance of Harrodsburg, Kentucky.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Aluminum Die Cast Supply StrategyRaw Material Category StrategyRegional NegotiationsGlobal NegotiationsSupplier Relationship ManagementNew Program SourcingSupplier AssessmentEquipment EvaluationCapacity UtilizationMaterial FlowMarket Trend AssessmentSupplier Source Selection

Qualifications

Three Years Post-Bachelor's ExperienceBachelor's in International Business, Supply Chain or Related Field

Full job description

Experience Required

Three (3) years of post-bachelor’s experience

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

Hours Per Week

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Job Description

Employer: ASTEMO Americas, Inc.

Job Title: Regional Direct Category Manager [ref# HR2026-09]

Job Location: 955 Warwick Road Harrodsburg, Kentucky 40330

Duties: Source new program components and negotiate cost reduction to deliver Astemo ROD requirements. Develop and implement strategic negotiations, category strategies and supplier relationships for assigned commodities. Manage and supervise category buyers in the US, Canada and Mexico. Produce proprietary automotive components. Develop relationships with suppliers, including negotiating cost and facilitating cost reduction for automotive component production. Perform market research and analysis to develop strategic input for global category strategies. Identify and provide recommendations on key business opportunities to support business growth. Develop North American category strategies with regional buyers for aluminum die castings and copper wires. May work remotely within normal commuting distance of Harrodsburg, Kentucky.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in international business, Supply Chain or a related field plus three (3) years of post-bachelor’s experience. Experience must include: Aluminum die cast and raw material category supply strategy; Analysis and support for regional and global negotiations; Supplier relationship management; New program sourcing; Supplier assessment, including equipment evaluation, capacity utilization and material flow; Assessing market trends; and Selecting supplier sources for aluminum die casting, non-steel raw material and bearings commodities. The required skills do not need to be maintained over the full term of required experience.