Category Leader - Technology and Adv Sourcing - Troy, MI

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Job Description
Your Role
This role combines Advanced Sourcing discipline with Embedded Software category ownership. The individual will focus on tactical execution for production programs (procurement, contracts, invoicing, supplier/vendor management) while supporting next-gen and strategic pursuit sourcing, where early supplier/vendor alignment is critical.

This is an individual contributor role with full responsibility for day-to-day execution and enabling long-term supplier strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Program & Procurement Execution

• Manage end-to-end sourcing for embedded software in production programs - RFQs, PR/POs, contracts, invoicing, and payments - while aligning requirements with program teams, negotiating change requests, and ensuring reuse opportunities.
• Ensure timely, cost-effective supplier deliverables by maintaining clear channels between Aptiv teams and suppliers.
• Lead QBRs with supplier leadership to secure alignment, track performance, and strengthen Aptiv's leverage across programs.

• Support pursuits and next-gen programs by driving early supplier engagement and alignment with product roadmaps.
• Consolidate supplier roadmaps, commercial terms, and capability data to inform leadership decisions.
• Maintain templates, trackers, and documentation for Advanced Sourcing Board reviews.
• AND MORE...