Procurement Leadership Role
We are seeking an experienced Category Manager Leader to oversee and manage a team of Category Managers responsible for implementing regional procurement strategies. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing detailed commodity strategies, ensuring delivery of commodity productivity through price, value analysis (VA), and continuous improvement projects.
About the Role:
The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of procurement sourcing, consulting, buyer, and/or analyst experience, with exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and strong leadership capabilities. They will be responsible for managing regional categories/commodities across European manufacturing sites, identifying and engaging with internal stakeholders to capture commodity requirements and ensure supplier qualification and quality.
Key responsibilities include developing and executing detailed commodity strategy, assessing opportunities for commodity spend segmentation, cost drivers, and supply market analysis; developing sourcing strategies for commodity detailing projects; and conducting or supporting negotiations and supplier selection.
The successful candidate will also be accountable for contract lifecycle management and compliance, delivering commodity productivity through price, value analysis (VA), or continuous improvement projects; supporting supplier segmentation, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), and quarterly supplier reviews for all strategic suppliers within their commodities.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field;
* 15+ years procurement sourcing, consulting, buyer, and/or analyst experience;
* Exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic thinker, and strong leadership capabilities;
* Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills and assessing vendors;
* Ability to travel up to 15%.
Benefits:
This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for procurement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Others:
Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!