Global Category Manager

Job Description

Industry: Machinery Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Seniority for this role: Not Applicable
Greentalent, recruiter specialized in search and selection of professionals and managers in the Energy, Engineering and Environment market, on behalf of a multinational company, leader in designing and manufacturing of highly-engineered equipment for chemical, oil&gas, and power industries, is looking for a: Global Category Manager The ideal candidate holds a university degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar education. He/she has a previous experience in a similar role in either the Turbomachinery/Rotating field or within other Equipment Manufacturers/EPC Contractors operating in Oil&Gas, Petrochemical or Power Generation markets. Main tasks: Implementation and execution of comprehensive strategies for category management within the assigned categories, with the goal of optimizing the total category spend while maintaining the pre-requisites of quality and delivery performance; Supply Chain optimization by supporting make or buy processes and coordinating with Sales and Operations, Supply Chain and Demand Planning areas; Suppliers scouting activity, development of new sources with the assistance of the R&D Department and monitoring of suppliers’ performance, with the aim of supporting the cost & process optimization; Management of strategic negotiations with suppliers on the approved vendor list, up to defined thresholds; Facilitate the integration between operational and strategic procurement at both global and regional levels; Establish, in collaboration with regional team leaders, tailored strategies for the local market conditions; Take part in Value Engineering and Digitalization processes by integrating supplier-generated ideas and supporting smart data base and modelling solutions. Candidate requirements: Prior experience in category management and similar positions within technical industrial corporations; Extensive knowledge of sourcing theory and practice; Solid understanding and technical knowledge in the area of mechanical auxiliaries within engineering industry set-up; Solid commercial and contractual expertise paired with strong negotiation skills; Fluent English, both spoken and written Excellent interpersonal skills. Location: Caponago (MB). Aegis guarantees equal opportunities (L. 903/77) – Aegis Srl, AUT. MIN. Prot. 26543 D. Lgs 276/03 Show more Show less