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dettaglioja 2021-03-16T14:58:18+01:00

GROUP CATEGORY MANAGER

Our Client, leader in the Industrial Sector, is looking for a qualified

GROUP CATEGORY MANAGER

Mission

Reporting to the Head of Group Procurement (materials and Capex), the incumbent will be responsible for developing, executing and negotiating Sourcing Strategies globally for a set portfolio of spend categories and monitoring implementation and compliance within the Group.

He/She will be also responsible for managing global projects/solutions from the design up to the implementation.

Key Accountabilities

  • Establish, develop, document, communicate and implement Sourcing Strategies for the assigned Category and related sub-categories, by taking into account global Group needs;
  • set the supplier panel for these categories and review it regularly;
  • define sub-categories priority list suitable for strategic sourcing initiatives and coordinating the local procurement team for assigned categories;
  • execute the Strategies into yearly action plans to deliver the cost reduction target set for the category;
  • ensure contracts and sourcing processes compliance in the Group;
  • build, develop and maintain a network of key stakeholders relevant for the category by guaranteeing their early involvement in the Strategy and gaining the stakeholders approval;
  • negotiate prices and contracts with key suppliers within the scope of assigned categories and manage execution of contracts to optimize company’s competitive position;
  • manage Supplier Relationship and Vendor Management within the set portfolio of spend categories;
  • act as a market intelligence specialist, by anticipating strategic opportunities and keeping relevant stakeholders informed;
  • support the Region/BUs in the resolution of service issues by taking the lead in major, critical or systematic ones.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in strategic procurement and category management gained in international manufacturing businesses
  • Proven ability to develop global sourcing strategies and manage complex sourcing processes
  • Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques, processes and tools
  • Experience in working with cross functional teams and in a matrix-organization
  • Knowledge of SAP MM or equivalent
  • Travel flexibility up to 30%
  • Good command of English

Workplace: Rome

 

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Industriale

Roma

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