Global Category Manager

Envalior; Dormagen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading materials company in Dormagen is seeking a procurement manager to shape and implement direct spend strategies. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and proficiency in English. This role includes leading sourcing teams and ensuring contract compliance while contributing to the company's strategic objectives. A competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits await the right candidate.

Leistungen

Global bonus program

Comprehensive retirement plans

Flexible scheduling

Ongoing training and development

Diverse and inclusive environment

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years of pertinent experience with a solid understanding of industry standards.
• Proficiency in English is crucial; knowledge of German and Dutch is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Shape the Direct Spend strategy and engage with cross-functional sourcing teams.
• Monitor contract compliance and supplier performance, implementing necessary measures.
• Lead and inspire cross-functional sourcing teams to achieve procurement objectives.

Kenntnisse

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Results orientation

Analytical capability

Negotiation skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business or engineering-related fields

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Join Envalior - Imagine the future!

Take the lead in crafting and executing a comprehensive and forward-thinking strategy for direct spending within the specified category clusters, ensuring that all actions are fully aligned with corporate requirements and guidelines. Your ultimate goal is to achieve exceptional performance across all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and to significantly enhance Envalior’s overall success and market position. Guide and mentor cross-functional teams as they work collaboratively to develop and implement an innovative and effective procurement strategy that maximizes Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) savings within these critical categories while aligning with Envalior's procurement guidelines and objectives.

Proactively identify and address business risks from single-source dependencies and market fluctuations. Explore opportunities to ensure the successful implementation of Envalior’s strategic objectives, contributing to resilience and adaptability within the organization.

Main Responsibilities

• Shape the Direct Spend strategy and serve as the voice of Direct Spend within the category.
• Craft and implement a compelling vision and an approved plan for your category, providing insights to the Purchasing Director for the overarching category plan.
• Influence the vision and strategic direction of your category cluster, aligned with Envalior's direct procurement policies and guidelines. Your role includes:
• Define and validate a comprehensive global sourcing strategy for the category, utilizing the Strategic Sourcing Methodology (SSM).
• Adopt a long-term, strategic mindset to uncover and nurture innovative sourcing opportunities and contractual arrangements.
• Lead internal and external analyses alongside Contract Managers, guiding a cross-functional sourcing team.
• Prepare and orchestrate data-driven negotiations to select top-tier strategic suppliers.
• Oversee contract implementation efforts with COMs and resolve arising issues efficiently.
• Monitor contract compliance and supplier performance, implementing corrective measures when needed.
• Create and execute a robust risk mitigation strategy across regions.
• Engage in supplier audits in collaboration with the Supplier Quality Manager.

• Lead and inspire cross-functional sourcing teams
• Kickstart and oversee raw material initiatives to drive cost efficiency and mitigate risks.
• Guide and support team members through the strategic sourcing process, ensuring seamless cross-functional collaboration.

Key Account Management for Essential Suppliers

• Serve as the primary contact for senior management of key suppliers to foster strategic partnerships, nurture relationships, and evaluate their performance.
• Forge strong connections with key suppliers by initiating and overseeing comprehensive audits, ensuring security of supply, competitiveness, quality and compliance, sustainability, innovative advancements, and business commitment in Envalior’s third-party agreements.
• Identify opportunities for contract enhancements and lead renegotiations.
• Establish and execute a robust supplier management process that emphasizes the listed elements.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration by ensuring effective communication between Category Managers and COMs, while providing strategic insights and expertise, adhering to standardized processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal customers throughout projects, gathering feedback to uncover additional cost-reduction opportunities.
• Enhance and elevate the Envalior Purchasing profile within the internal customer landscape.

Foster effective knowledge sharing and collaboration between Category Managers and COMs with data-driven, actionable insights, while adhering to standardized processes and best practices. Ensure activities promote teamwork and collective success.

• Manage relationships with internal customers throughout project lifecycles.
• Facilitate collection and management of feedback from internal customers across locations to identify further cost-reduction opportunities and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen the Envalior Purchasing profile and its recognition within the internal customer community.

Requirements

Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business or engineering-related fields. A specialization in chemistry or materials science is highly desirable.

Professional Experience: 3–5 years of pertinent experience, with a solid understanding of industry standards and the ability to translate concepts into practical solutions.

Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English is crucial. Knowledge of German and Dutch is advantageous.

Key Skills: Strong cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, results orientation with analytical capability, and exceptional negotiation skills.

Benefits

Why Envalior?

Competitive Compensation: Global bonus program and individual performance bonuses.

Comprehensive Benefits: Retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and comprehensive medical care.

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: Flexible scheduling and balance between work and personal life.

Training & Development: Ongoing investment in knowledge and skills via training, coaching, and mentoring.

Diversity & Inclusion: Diverse and inclusive working environment with a culture of belonging, openness, and respect.

Apply

Submit your application online by sending your CV and motivation letter in English through our career portal. For questions, contact the recruiter at [e-mail]

Envalior is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. For accommodations due to disability, contact [e-mail].

Our Heritage

With a combined heritage of over 100 years, Envalior brings together DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials. This brand-new materials powerhouse, launched in early 2023, aims to be a global leader in sustainable, high-performance engineering materials. We are guided by our values to help create a better world.