Procurement Category Manager (hybrid) - Louth
Procurement Category Manager (hybrid) - County Louth.
Our client seeks a Procurement Category Manager as part of the Ireland Procurement team, reporting to the Country Procurement Director.
In this role, you will be accountable for executing defined category strategies at the local level. Act as a Lead Buyer for local organizations, identify and enable opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, and service improvements. Provide guidelines and direction to the local team to execute procurement tactics to achieve these benefits. Build strong relationships with internal customers, the local/regional category team, and external suppliers to facilitate procurement initiatives and processes.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Manage key strategic categories, specifically Mobile Plant and 'Yellow Steel'.
2. Develop category strategies to deliver value and cost benefits aligned with business needs.
3. Collaborate with national/regional directors, local managers, and Group Direct Sourcing to determine sourcing needs and leverage economies of scale.
4. Build effective relationships across stakeholder groups to implement procurement initiatives.
5. Forecast, budget, and meet financial KPIs.
6. Lead annual cost-saving projects using best-in-class procurement tools.
7. Provide monthly reports and KPIs demonstrating continuous improvement.
8. Support the Sustainability agenda in line with the business decarbonization roadmap.
9. Develop expertise and market knowledge for assigned categories.
10. Maintain professionalism and procurement expertise.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Well-rounded procurement experience with sound business acumen.
* Data-driven and decision-making skills.
* Ability to lead local category management initiatives.
* Engaged partner who collaborates effectively with the business and regional procurement teams.
Minimum Requirements:
* At least 3 years of procurement experience.
* Degree in Business, Technical, or similar (not essential but preferred).
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