• Own, define and implement the category strategy to drive revenue growth, new customers, margin expansion, and market share • Own, track, analyse and understand key performance metrics for your product groups to identify levers and opportunities to optimize performance and drive growth • Gain a deep understanding of both existing and potential customer needs, the industry, business trends and the competitive landscape to drive product strategy and the value proposition • Identify trends in promotional products, custom apparel and gifting to inform assortment decisions, launching and curating a competitive and relevant assortment of customizable products • Define and execute the product roadmap, product lifecycle and assortment management, including new product introductions, cost optimizations, discontinuations, as well as quality and service improvement • Partner and collaborate with cross-functional teams across Sourcing, Manufacturing Technology, Operations, Pricing, UX, MX and Marketing teams to develop and deliver a jaw dropping experience and value proposition to our customers

• Support sourcing process execution, including Workflow initiation, Legal checklist coordination, Procure to Pay (P2P) activities, Supplier technical reviews, Supplier transitions, SPMC activities and Total Landed Cost (TLC) analysis • Assist in RFQ preparation and execution, including data collection, RFQ package creation, and proposal comparison • Act as a point of support between the materials team and suppliers (PIP activities) • Support supplier outreach, selection activities, follow ups, and communication • Perform analysis related to Cost structures, Tariff impacts, Total landed cost, Savings opportunities and Supplier capabilities • Maintain sourcing documentation, trackers, and reports in collaboration with the PMO office • Ensure sourcing activities comply with regulatory, trade, and internal sourcing requirements

Role Description The Category Manager is an experienced, highly autonomous sourcing professional responsible for developing and implementing the sourcing strategy for the Plastics Category in North America, with a focus on leading negotiations and managing high-impact supplier relationships according to established policies. The selected candidate will operate with a high level of autonomy, quickly taking ownership of critical suppliers in the region. The role is accountable for achieving the best contractual conditions while optimizing cost, quality, delivery, risk, and overall supplier performance to ensure internal customer satisfaction. The scope includes managing ~$40M spend with suppliers in Mexico and the USA, supporting multiple GE HealthCare Business Units globally. The Category Manager is expected to have strong knowledge of sourcing best practices, deep understanding of competitive dynamics in the plastics market, and the ability to independently drive cross-functional strategy while influencing stakeholders at all levels. - Full ownership of the Plastics Category strategy for North America, including cost, quality, delivery, risk, and overall supplier performance. - Lead high-stakes negotiations to secure best-in-class Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and optimized commercial terms. - Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of contracts and supply agreements, ensuring compliance, performance, and strategic alignment. - Build, sustain, and elevate executive-level supplier relationships, including structured business reviews and long-term development plans. - Partner with internal stakeholders across all GE HealthCare Strategic Business Units to identify supply chain gaps and drive cross-business synergies. - Collaborate with Supplier Development teams to identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers across the region. - Act as the escalation point for delivery, quality, and risk issues, driving rapid problem-solving and implementing long-term fixes. - Lead early supplier engagement for new product introductions to optimize design-to-cost and ensure supply chain readiness. - Improve payment terms with suppliers in scope. - Build strong customer/supplier relationships through the execution of periodic business reviews to position GEHC as a customer of choice. Qualifications - 5+ years of sourcing or category management experience, ideally with plastics or engineered components. - Technical depth in plastics manufacturing, including resin grades, tooling concepts, and molding/forming processes; understands cost drivers and can challenge suppliers with data. - Strong commercial acumen: able to analyze quotations beyond price (cost models, drivers, and negotiation levers) to deliver best-in-class TCO. - Proven ability to independently own critical supplier relationships, negotiations, and commercial decisions with minimal oversight. - Ability to run structured supplier business reviews, identify performance gaps, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement. - Strong negotiation, influencing, and problem-solving skills. - High proficiency in Excel and data-driven decision-making. - Strong command of English, able to lead high-level business discussions. - Knowledgeable of legal terms and capable of holding formal negotiations; experience with U.S. suppliers/laws is a plus. - Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%). Desired Characteristics - Experience leading supplier development initiatives: capability assessments, improvement roadmaps, qualifications, and onboarding. - Strategic mindset with the ability to translate category strategy into actionable supplier plans and measurable outcomes. - Ability to rapidly assess supply risk and implement mitigation plans proactively. - Clear, concise communicator able to synthesize complex commercial/technical topics for senior stakeholders. - Entrepreneurial, self-starter mentality with a bias for action and continuous improvement. Benefits Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration, and support.

Role Description He / she shall be responsible for Contingent Labor & shall be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing the organization's contingent workforce program with focus on India & supporting countries like: Australia, Japan, China & Singapore. This role will lead the implementation and supply chain governance of a first generation Managed Service Provider (MSP) program, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness in the sourcing and management of temporary labor, contractors and service providers. - MSP Program implementation: - Support the end-to-end implementation of an MSP solution for contingent labor in India and other identified countries in APAC. - Partner with global and regional procurement, HR, legal and IT teams. - Manage transition from current staffing arrangements to the MSP model, ensuring minimal disruptions to operations. - Establish a negotiation strategy, including saving levers and performance metrics for our future vendors joining the program. - Procurement: - Manage sourcing, negotiation, and contracting with vendors. - Ensure supplier diversity, compliance with labor laws, and adherence to ethical procurement practices. - Drive cost optimization through rate benchmarking, demand management, and market intelligence. - Collaborate with business verticals to showcase opportunities, understand demand, and optimize talent supply chains. - Track and ensure approval of all cost reduction, cost avoidance, and other benefits from the contingent labor program. - Governance and compliance: - Implement governance structures for vendor and worker classification (FTE vs contractor). - Ensure compliance with Indian labor regulations, tax laws and company policies. - Support the development of standardized processes for onboarding, tenure tracking, extensions, and offboarding of contingent workers. - Maintain strong documentation and audit trails for contingent workforce engagements. - Stakeholder engagement: - Act as primary point of contact for vendors. - Partner closely with HR, finance, and business leaders to align contingent labor strategies with organizational goals. - Deliver executive reporting and insights on contingent workforce spend, performance, and risks. - Continuous improvement: - Identify opportunities to improve program efficiency, supplier performance, and worker experience. - Benchmark against best-in-class contingent workforce programs. - Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key strategic vendors. - Contribute to global and/or regional procurement initiatives related to workforce strategy and category management. Qualifications - 7-15 years of experience in procurement or vendor management with at least 3-5 years focused on contingent labor or workforce solutions. - Proven experience managing an MSP program in India or across APAC. - Strong understanding of India labor laws, compliance frameworks, and supplier governance. - Experience working in multinational or matrixed organizations. Requirements - Strong stakeholder management and cross functional leadership skills. - Deep understanding of contingent workforce models and suppliers' ecosystems. - Proficiency with MSP/VMS platforms. - Analytical mindset with advanced Excel and reporting skills. - Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation abilities. Company Description Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously.