Global Category Manager CAPEX & CAPEX-Related Services

Etex Group; Zaventem; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Category Manager CAPEX & CAPEX-Related Services at Etex Group in Zaventem leads the CAPEX procurement strategy across a globally distributed footprint. You will drive category governance, supplier partnerships and value delivery within the Buying Better Together programme.

You will shape modern procurement practices, enable risk management, and deliver tangible savings and productivity benefits through data-driven sourcing and strategic negotiations across divisions and countries.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in procurement, category management or strategic sourcing with CAPEX exposure.

Responsibilities

• Define, execute, and improve global CAPEX category strategy and roadmap.
• Lead change and adoption as part of Buying Better Together.
• Support future procurement operating model and governance framework.
• Establish category governance and accountability across divisions.
• Drive benefits realization and Finance-validated value delivery.
• Strengthen supplier relationship management and executive engagement.
• Leverage SAP, Ariba, Power BI and AI-enabled tools to improve transparency.
• Translate business priorities into sourcing strategies and contracts.
• Ensure early procurement involvement in investment planning.
• Lead cross-functional category teams to align requirements.
• Build a value-creation pipeline delivering savings and CAPEX efficiency.
• Lead global sourcing initiatives and high-value negotiations.
• Apply TCO, demand management, standardisation and best-cost-country sourcing.
• Develop procurement standards and controls in major CAPEX projects.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and risk mitigation.
• Lead and develop the central category team and regional procurement teams.

Skills

CAPEX procurement

Sourcing leadership

Stakeholder management

Category strategy

Governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Power BI

Job description

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Global Category Manager CAPEX & CAPEX-Related Services

Location: Zaventem, BE

At Etex, our purpose Building Better Together underpins everything we do.

As a leading global manufacturer of sustainable building materials, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority.

We foster a culture where connection and collaboration empower our teams to thrive and perform at their best.

A career with us is an opportunity to grow, learn and lead, supported by our commitment to your development and well-being.

About the role:

Together, we’re shaping the future of construction. Ready to make your impact?
Join Etex as Global Category Manager CAPEX & CAPEX-Related Services and play a leading role in Buying Better Together, Etex's global Procurement transformation programme.
Buying Better Together is transforming Procurement at Etex into a globally connected function that creates value through category excellence, strategic supplier partnerships, digital capabilities and disciplined execution. As part of this journey, you will help build a future-fit Procurement organisation that delivers sustainable value, strengthens competitiveness and enables growth across our global manufacturing footprint.This role provides end-to-end category leadership across CAPEX and CAPEX-related services, spanning investment planning, category strategy, sourcing, contracting, supplier management, governance, risk management, sustainability and benefits realisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, execute, and continuously improve the global CAPEX and CAPEX-related services category strategy and roadmap.
• Lead change and adoption as part of the Buying Better Together program.
• Support implementation of the future Procurement operating model and governance framework.
• Establish category governance, decision rights and accountability across divisions and countries.
• Drive benefits realization and Finance-validated value delivery.
• Strengthen strategic supplier relationship management, innovation and executive engagement.
• Leverage SAP, Ariba, Power BI and AI-enabled Procurement tools to improve transparency and category performance.
• Translate business, engineering, and operational priorities into sourcing strategies, supplier frameworks, and contracting models.
• Ensure early Procurement involvement in investment planning, project pipelines, and key sourcing decisions.
• Lead cross-functional and cross-divisional category teams to align requirements, challenge demand, and drive implementation.
• Build and manage a value-creation pipeline delivering savings, cost avoidance, CAPEX efficiency, and productivity benefits.
• Lead complex global sourcing initiatives, supplier selection processes, and high-value commercial negotiations.
• Apply total cost of ownership principles, demand management, standardization, and best-cost-country sourcing strategies.
• Establish and govern Procurement requirements, contracting standards, and commercial controls throughout major CAPEX projects.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, performance programs, innovation initiatives, and risk mitigation plans.
• Lead, coach, and develop the central category team while providing functional leadership to regional and local Procurement teams.
  

Key Requirements:

• Significant experience in Procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing, with strong exposure to CAPEX, engineering, construction, or CAPEX-related services.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing global category strategies across multiple countries or business units.
• Demonstrated success leading complex sourcing programmes and high-value commercial negotiations.
• Advanced expertise in CAPEX Procurement, contracting models, commercial risk management, and project execution.
• Proven experience driving CAPEX efficiency through best-cost-country sourcing, specification challenge, standardisation, and supplier optimisation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and senior business leaders.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders within an international matrix organisation.
• Advanced knowledge of total cost of ownership (TCO), financial value tracking, and benefits realisation.
• Strong supplier performance, supplier relationship, and risk management capabilities.
• Advanced strategic sourcing, commercial judgement, and negotiation skills, combined with a results-driven and accountable leadership approach.

Why Join Us:

• Etex's strong purpose 'Building Better together' is shaping a new future for the construction industry and helping to build a better future for all.
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.