DigITal Vendor Strategy
Become a Part of the Marelli team. We are a global independent automotive supplier with a passion for performance and speed. We are pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence.
Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”
Joining the Marelli [Division] team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation, [insert here division definition].
As a global yet fast-evolving company, we're looking for team members who want to grow and evolve with us.
About the Position:
We are looking for a DigITal Vendor Strategy Manager to join the DigiTal team, reporting directly to the Strategic Vendor Management.
This position is based at our office in Trnava.
Your Responsibilities will be:
- Global Vendor Ecosystem: Transform the current supplier base into a selective ecosystem of strategic partners, fostering consolidation, innovation and long-term value creation.
- Strategy Development: understand the DigITal technology strategy and the budget goals to design a third-party strategy in close partnership with Purchasing to harmonize it with enterprise procurement frameworks and compliance standards.
- Financial Analysis & Impact: underpin the vendor strategy with strong economic-financial analysis (TCO modeling, cost benchmarking, budgeting) to evaluate sourcing decisions and quantify economical and financial impact.
- Strategy execution: develop and lead DigITal contribution to the RFQ processes, support negotiations and contract development with the awarded suppliers.
- Project Leadership: exploit your leadership to develop the strategy across multiple domains such as DigITal teams, geographies and Marelli divisions.
What Qualifications you will bring:
- University degree in Engineering or Economics
- DigITal (IT) technology knowledge with focus on:
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure
- Enterprise Applications: SAP&Accounting, Salesforce, PLM, Production Planning
- Cybersecurity: IAM, endpoint protection, firewalls
- IT Service Management: ITIL, ServiceNow
- AI
- Cost Modeling experience
Other skills that we would welcome:
- Communication & Negotiation: ability to influence stakeholders and vendors at all levels.
- Analytical mindset for complex sourcing challenges.
- Collaboration: proven success in multicultural, cross-functional teams.
- Result Orientation and accountability: drive measurable outcomes in cost optimization and service quality
- Negotiation experience
- Project financing
What does this position offer you:
- Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
- Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
- A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.
Take the next step:
Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.
Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the DigiTal business?
Talk to us! To apply, submit your application via Marelli Website or LinkedIn.
About Us:
Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.
Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.
Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.
Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!
At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.