AdresThe role:
As the Senior Category Manager, you will implement and run the strategic procurement for Technical Goods and services to shape category procurement in a new global specialty materials company. Next to that, you will be leading a team of category and contract managers.
Every day you will drive sustainable value and cost reductions, as well as partner with strategic suppliers through intelligent sourcing strategies with firm commitment on safety, quality and reliability for the business.
Running truly global projects, you will have direct impact on the organization by developing strategic plans and align with senior stakeholders across the globe. To thrive in this role, you must have deep understanding of the Technical Goods and services of indirect procurement industry as well as ability to connect with stakeholders on all levels.
The key responsibilities
- Lead the creation and implementation of Technical Goods and services category strategies based on a deep understanding of the category and market;
- Lead a global team of Category and Contract Managers;
- Develop category strategies for his/her categories and provide input to Global Director Indirect Procurement when developing the overall indirect procurement strategy;
- Be a strong liaison between Business Group Stakeholders (Site Directors, Maintenance Managers, Plant Managers etc.) and Lead Buyers and Category Managers globally;
- Key account management for key suppliers. Develop and manage relationships with key suppliers and track their performance (Supplier Development & Key Supplier Management).
The requirements:
- Master’s degree, preferably in procurement and/or relevant technical discipline;
- Deep knowledge and understanding on the indirect procurement of Technical Goods and Services (>10 years);
- Initiative to go above and beyond to add value;
- Highly developed communication skills and (external) networking capabilities;
- Capability of working in a fast paced and often changing environment;
- Fluent in English language skills, other languages are good to have;
- Able to travel abroad for site meetings once a year;
- Able to manage a spend value of at least 220M a year;
- On-site experience in a manufacturing environment;
- High level of stakeholder management;
- Extensive coaching and leading experience and proven records.
The benefits and conditions:
- Compensation: Competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
- Salary range: up to 130K a year including holiday allowance;
- Yearly bonus up to 20% based on both the individual- and company performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits: A variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Individual budget to purchase extra holidays (6.11% of the gross salary);
- Laptop and mobile phone.
- Work-Life & Flexibility: Support in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With their global “Xwork” program, they offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which they operate.
- Hybrid mode: 3 days on-site and 2 days from home;
- Meetings via Teams or on-site, depending on the situation and type of meeting;
- Holidays: 24 working days.
- Training & Development: Committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity: For the client, talent matters, they welcome everyone who commits to their values. They strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes them more innovative and enhances their competitiveness. Therefore, they embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting their people in developing their individual potential.
For more information please contact David Phan via david.phan@jeffersonwells.nl or call .
