Logoplaste is currently seeking to recruit a Procurement Category Manager (Opex) to integrate the Supply Chain team of Logoplaste.
Reporting directly to the Supply Chain and Procurement Manager, you will be required to work as an integral part of the team.
If you fit the profile, please submit your CV. This Recruitment process is confidential.
Job Summary
The Category Manager establishes and implements global and regional sourcing strategies for the allocated indirect categories. You will generate synergies and savings using bundling and leveraging, harmonize processes, tools, and suppliers across the region, manage complex RFQs, prepare quote comparisons (cost factor analysis, commercial analysis), lead supplier negotiations for commercial and contractual aspects, prepare and execute sourcing committees, and align joint decisions between all project participants. You will know contract requirements and negotiate contractual clauses and their updates while managing client relationships with internal stakeholders and local buyers in the plants.
Key tasks & Activities
Spend Analysis and Savings and Benefits Tracking:
* Conducts detailed spend analysis and benchmarking.
* Evaluates spend and market competitive conditions as a basis to identify category sourcing opportunities.
* Builds an accurate spend analysis and benchmarking for category price movements.
* Develops cost savings targets, backed by sound data and realistic targets.
Sourcing:
* Works closely with stakeholders to develop and implement effective sourcing initiatives for relevant categories.
* Sources project management (RFI/RFQ/RFP), identifies, and invites all potential suppliers to participate in sourcing initiatives.
* Manages the negotiation process, content, and results.
* Proposes preferred suppliers for the final decision process.
Manage supplier contracts and agreements:
* Builds strong rapport with suppliers' senior management.
* Monitors and ensures that supplier agreements are implemented and that suppliers are aligned with the agreed benefits.
* Monitors and reports all savings delivered and realized.
* Establishes cross-functional teams to negotiate and implement improved commercial and operational outcomes.
Manage assigned Indirect categories:
* The category manager is responsible for managing all sourcing and supplier negotiations within the categories that are assigned to them.
* Sources, engages in negotiations, and maintains agreements with suppliers to obtain the best benefits possible for the organization.
* Monitors progress on an ongoing basis and analyzes spend to ensure that the agreements' conditions are being observed.
* Establishment and implementation of global and regional sourcing strategies for the allocated categories.
Who we are looking for…
Background and Experience:
* Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.
* 5-7 years of experience as a Category Manager in the Procurement area.
Technical Skills:
* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
* English and Portuguese language proficiency (mandatory).
* SAP knowledge and digital mindset.
Interpersonal Skills:
* Effective Negotiation.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with suppliers.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Logoplaste is an equal opportunities employer, where the foundation of our culture and our drive is based on Diversity & Inclusion. At Logoplaste, we are all unique and different; everyone is accepted and respected for who they are. This is our strength.
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