Category Manager Traded Goods

The Arkema Group; Puteaux; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the chemical industry is seeking a Category Manager for Traded Goods at their headquarters in La Défense. The successful candidate will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive productivity initiatives while ensuring continued success in competitive markets. Candidates should possess significant experience in procurement and strong analytical skills, with a commitment to achieving results in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or MBA degree preferred.
• >8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).

Responsabilités

• Build and implement renewed sourcing strategies.
• Optimize the supplier panel and manage supplier performance.
• Provide monthly reports including KPIs to measure savings.

Connaissances

Procurement

Negotiation

Influencing

Analytical

Communication

Interpersonal

Formation

Bachelor or MBA Degree

Description du poste

Contrat: CDI

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

Your main responsibilities will be:

1. Build and implement renewed sourcing strategies on Traded Goods categories.
2. Define homogeneous key sub-categories within the Traded Goods category in alignment with the business to develop and execute sub-category strategies.
3. Optimize the supplier panel based on optimal conditions (launch tenders, negotiate price & contract, make or buy analysis, portfolio rationalizations, product & logistical optimizations, cash management, etc.).
4. Drive structural productivity leading (part of LEAP programme) to achieve pre-agreed Year-Over-Year savings over the category spend.
5. Build & maintain a clear insight into suppliers and upstream markets to prevent price/supply risks that could negatively affect Bostik's competitive position. Rationalize the supply base.
6. Enhance sourcing performance of third-party suppliers through co-sourcing of shared raw and pack materials. Assess make-or-buy opportunities and implement.
7. Manage supplier performance in line with the category strategy regarding security, CSR, PSRA, cost, quality, service, and manage structural supply issues.
8. Maintain and develop relationships with global and local suppliers and internal stakeholders to find growth opportunities for the category.
9. Support sales initiatives such as promotions, bonuses, and exclusive arrangements.
10. Contribute to the rationalization of the product portfolio.
11. Coordinate workload with team members, behave as a team player, and support operational buyers in various countries.
12. Provide monthly reports including KPIs to measure savings and performance.

The profile we are looking for:

• Bachelor or MBA Degree preferred.
• >8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Procurement, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Financial aptitude and good business understanding.
• Analytical and structured approach.
• Entrepreneurial attitude with the ability to work in a non-structured environment.
• Balance between hands-on mentality and high-level vision.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Commitment to deliverables and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel within Europe approximately 25-30% of the time.
• Background in chemical business preferred.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).