Technical Category Manager - Electrical & VMI

We are looking for a Technical Category Manager – Electrical & VMI to lead the Strategic Procurement of electrical and electronic components across New, Modified and Carryover programmes. Operating with a high level of accountability, technical expertise and commercial awareness, you will be responsible for ensuring the right components are available at the right time, in the right quantities and at the right cost, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and supply continuity.Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics and Finance teams, you will play a pivotal role in the management of electrical and electronic suppliers, with particular responsibility for developing and optimising Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) solutions. You will use supplier relationships, procurement data and consumption information to improve material availability, reduce inventory risk and support efficient manufacturing operations.This is an excellent opportunity to develop and lead strategic procurement activity within a fast-paced, world-class automotive environment, working with technically complex electrical and electronic commodities while driving supplier performance, commercial value and continuous improvement.