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