Lead Category Manager - Indirect
Functieomschrijving
- Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for indirect subcategories, focusing on productivity, service, quality, and innovation.
- Drive annual productivity improvements, aiming for $6M+ Year over Year on a $100M+ spend category.
- Manage supplier selection and negotiations.
- Track performance and budgetary impact within spending categories.
- Monitor strategy implementation and ensure contract compliance.
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement top-tier category strategies.
- Foster value through effective supplier relationship management.
- Ensure adherence to internal and external policies, regulations, and laws.
- Co-lead monthly performance reviews of managed services vendors.
- Travel required: 20% of the time.
Profiel
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or master's in supply chain preferred.
- 5+ years of strategic sourcing experience for Indirect Spend Categories (MRO, Facilities, Utilities, CAPEX), with industry expertise.
- Balanced skill set covering global sourcing, stakeholder and supplier management, and commodity risk management.
- Proficiency in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial reporting, plus advanced sourcing tools and techniques.
- Global mindset with experience in international environments, including market analysis and financial risk management.
- Strong negotiation skills, with experience in complex agreements.
- Proficient in English; additional European languages are a plus.
Aanbod
Competitive salary and fringe benefits.
Praktische informatie
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