Senior Category Team Manager Job
The Senior Category Team Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing and managing a team responsible for implementing regional procurement strategies. This position combines day-to-day management with strategic and policy development aspects affecting the operation of the function.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develops and executes a detailed procurement strategy to optimize commodity productivity through price, value analysis, and continuous improvement projects.
* Manages multiple regional categories/commodities across European manufacturing sites to ensure efficient operations.
* IDentifies and engages with internal stakeholders to capture commodity requirements, streamlining communication and collaboration.
* Partners with Procurement Program Manager teams to transition suppliers efficiently, ensuring seamless supply chain continuity.
* Develops sourcing strategies for commodity detailing projects, leveraging expertise to drive business growth.
* Conducts or supports negotiations and supplier selection, mitigating risks and ensuring optimal outcomes.
* Manages contract lifecycle and compliance, maintaining robust relationships with suppliers.
* Supports commodity continuity of supply and resolves escalated issues, guaranteeing uninterrupted operations.
* Mitigates supplier risk and forecasts commodity inflation, providing valuable insights to inform business decisions.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field, demonstrating academic excellence.
* 15+ years procurement sourcing, consulting, buyer, and/or analyst experience, showcasing industry expertise.
* Exceptional problem-solving skills and strong leadership capabilities, driving results-oriented teams.
Requirements:
1. Strong communication and negotiation skills, facilitating effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
2. Ability to travel up to 15%, requiring adaptability and flexibility.
3. Professional communication, both verbal and written, ensuring clear and concise expression of ideas.