Global Category Manager – Professional Services
2 days ago
About Veoneer Safety Systems:
Veoneer exists to Protect Everyone in Every Crash. We design, manufacture, and sell the world's best automotive safety electronics.
Veoneer is a world leader, and almost every 4th car produced today has Veoneer's automotive safety electronics. Veoneer has delivered more than 1.1 billion electronic control units and crash sensors to car manufacturers globally.
The company is building on a heritage of 70 years of automotive safety development. Veoneer is owned by AIP, is headquartered in the U.S., and has approximately 2,550 employees in 11 countries.
Job Summary:
The Global Category Manager – Professional Services is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across multiple regions for key professional services categories, including Engineering Services IT consulting, legal, HR/Contingent Labor and financial advisory. Operating in a dynamic tech environment, this role partners with global stakeholders to drive innovation, cost efficiency, and supplier performance while ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Global Category Strategy: Design and implement global sourcing strategies that align with the company's business objectives, regional needs, and digital transformation goals.
- Supplier Management & Development: Build and manage a diverse, global supplier base. Lead negotiations and performance.
reviews to ensure consistent service delivery and innovation across regions.
- Cross-Regional Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders across North America, EMEA, APAC to understand business needs and deliver scalable, regionally compliant solutions.
- Contracting & Compliance: Lead global contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with local laws, data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR), and internal risk management policies.
- Market Intelligence & Benchmarking: Monitor global trends in professional services, including emerging markets and regional pricing dynamics. Use insights to inform sourcing decisions and supplier selection.
- Cost Optimization & Value Creation: Identify and deliver cost savings and value-added opportunities through global demand aggregation, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.
- Data-Driven Insights: Use procurement analytics tools to track global spend, supplier performance, and category KPIs. Present insights to executive leadership to support strategic decisions.
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (MBA or relevant certification preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management, with at least 3 years in a global role within the tech industry.
- Proven experience managing professional services categories across multiple regions.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
- Proficiency in global procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba) and data tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across cultures and time zones.
Good to have Skills:
- Experience sourcing for emerging tech services (e.g., AI/ML consulting, digital transformation).
- Familiarity with international contracting, data privacy, and compliance frameworks.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, and multicultural environment.
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