Job Description
We are seeking two BU Category Managers to lead the development of a short-term and medium-term compliant, resilient, and sustainable sourcing strategy for assigned categories.
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in managing complex supply chains and collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers at a global level.
* Analyze commodity spend, market dynamics, and price developments to improve category strategies and plans.
* Deliver targets for KPIs, focusing on cost, quality, and timely delivery.
* Manage demand collection processes, including factory and HUB requirements.
* Run tender/order specific RFx and negotiations where applicable.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement a compliant and sustainable sourcing strategy for assigned categories.
2. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support bidding, design to value (DtV), and R&D activities.
3. Liaise with suppliers to ensure contract execution, supply performance, improvement activities, and future collaboration.
4. Evaluate and define improvement measures for selected suppliers based on performance data.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field.
* 7+ years of experience in a similar position.
* Fluency in English both written and spoken.
* Willingness to travel up to 25%.