Category Manager Traded Goods

Arkema; Puteaux; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the chemical sector is seeking a Category Manager for Traded Goods. This role will involve developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with financial and operational standards. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in the chemical business, along with experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Background in chemical business preferred.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.

Responsabilités

• Build and implement sourcing strategies on Traded Goods categories.
• Manage supplier performance and enhance sourcing performance.
• Provide monthly reports including KPIs to measure savings.

Connaissances

Analytical

Financial aptitude

Entrepreneurial attitude

Formation

Bachelor's or MBA degree

Description du poste

We are looking for a Category Manager Traded Goods for our headquarters in La Défense.

Your main responsibilities will be :

• Build and implement renewed sourcing strategies on Traded Goods categories.
• Define homogeneous key sub-categories within the Traded Goods category in alignment with the business to build and implement the sub-category strategies.
• Optimize the supplier panel based on optimal conditions (launch tenders, negotiate prices & contracts, make or buy analysis, portfolio rationalizations, product & logistical optimizations, cash management, etc.).
• Drive structural productivity leading (as part of the LEAP programme) to pre-agreed Year-Over-Year savings over the category spend.
• Build & maintain clear insights into suppliers and upstream markets to prevent price / supply risks that could negatively affect Bostik's competitive position. Rationalize the supply base.
• Enhance sourcing performance of third-party suppliers via co-sourcing of shared raw and pack materials. Assess make-or-buy opportunities and implement.
• Manage supplier performance in line with the category strategy concerning security, CSR, PSRA, cost, quality, and service. Address structural supply issues related to security, quality, service, and inventory.
• Maintain and develop relationships with global and local suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify growth opportunities for the category.
• Support sales through promotions, bonuses, exclusive arrangements, etc.
• Contribute to rationalizing the product portfolio.
• Coordinate workload with team members, support team proactively, and oversee operational buyers in various countries.
• Provide monthly reports including KPIs to measure savings and performance.

The profile we are looking for :

• Bachelor's or MBA degree preferred.

8 years of experience in a similar role.

• Financial aptitude and good business understanding.
• Analytical and structured approach.
• Entrepreneurial attitude with a 'can do' mindset, capable of working in a non-structured environment.
• Balance between hands-on mentality and high-level strategic vision.
• Commitment to deliverables and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel within Europe approximately 25-30% of the time.
• Background in chemical business preferred.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.