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At Lyten, we're building technologies that will fundamentally transform energy storage and electrification. As we scale our operations and strengthen our supply chain capabilities, we are looking for an experienced Senior Category Manager to take ownership of critical sourcing categories and help shape the future of our business.
This is an opportunity for a strategic and hands-on procurement professional who enjoys navigating complex supplier landscapes, driving commercial excellence, and building long-term partnerships that support innovation and growth.
Your Mission
As Senior Category Manager, you will lead the development and execution of category strategies across key direct material and component categories, including areas such as Mechanical Parts, Chemicals, Active Materials, and other strategic sourcing areas .
You will own the entire sourcing lifecycle, from defining category strategies and selecting suppliers to negotiating contracts, managing supplier performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Working cross-functionally with teams across R&D, Sustainability, Quality, Program Management, and Legal, you will play a critical role in securing the supply chain needed to support Lyten's ambitions.
What You'll Do
Strategic Category Management
Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies aligned with Lyten's business objectives.
Continuously assess market dynamics, technology developments, and supply risks to create competitive advantage.
Build and optimize supplier panels that support business growth, innovation, quality, and sustainability goals.
Identify and implement risk mitigation strategies across the supply base.
Supplier Selection & Contract Negotiation
Lead supplier scouting, qualification, and selection activities.
Manage RFQ processes and conduct commercial evaluations.
Negotiate long-term agreements that deliver optimal Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Sustainability (QCDS) performance.
Present sourcing recommendations to decision-making forums and support implementation within ERP systems.
Supplier Performance & Relationship Management
Establish strong partnerships with strategic suppliers globally.
Monitor and drive supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, and innovation metrics.
Lead supplier development initiatives and corrective actions where needed.
Support the development of local and regional supplier networks.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner closely with R&D, Quality, Sustainability, Program Management, Strategy, and Legal teams throughout project lifecycles.
Ensure sourcing activities align with program milestones and business objectives.
Lead process improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of Lyten's material sourcing framework.
Who You Are
You are an experienced procurement professional who combines strategic thinking with a willingness to…