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Category Leader – Technology & Advanced Sourcing en Aptiv

Aptiv · Bangalore, Indien · Hybrid

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Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

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.

Advanced Sourcing Support

  • 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.

Supplier & Data Management

  • Act as primary contact for embedded software suppliers (e.g., AUTOSAR, OS/hypervisors, licensing/IP).
  • Collect and maintain supplier data — roadmaps, commercial models, benchmarking.
  • Manage supplier scorecards, dashboards, and performance reporting in line with SCM and GPO standards.

Your background

  • 5–7 years in technology program management, systems engineering, or procurement (automotive/technology/software preferred).
  • Hands-on experience in procurement execution (RFQs, contracts, invoicing, payments).
  • Working knowledge of the embedded software and automotive silicon vendor ecosystem.
  • Strong organizational skills for QBRs, trackers, and cross-functional deliverables.
  • Clear communicator; able to present to leadership and drive alignment.

Why join us?

  • You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

  • You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

  • You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

  • Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones

  • Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events

  • Access to sports groups and Multisport card

  • Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)

  • Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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