The Senior Category Team Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing and managing a team of Category Managers responsible for implementing regional procurement strategies.
Key Responsibilities
* To develop and execute detailed commodity strategies, including opportunity assessments, sourcing strategies, and execution of sourcing projects.
* Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost savings and improve quality.
* Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
* Identify and mitigate supplier risk, encompassing financial, capacity, quality, and compliance.
* Support business growth through preferred supplier programs, Requests For Quotation (RFQs), and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related fields, along with 15+ years of procurement sourcing experience, exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and strong leadership capabilities.
This position necessitates the ability to travel up to 15% and professional communication skills both verbally and in writing.