Global Category Manager - Flow, E&I

Water Technologies; Saint-Maurice; À distance; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in water treatment is seeking a Global Category Leader for Flow E&I to manage a substantial portfolio and develop procurement strategies. This remote role requires extensive collaboration with various stakeholders, focusing on supplier management and cash improvements while ensuring supply continuity in a dynamic environment.

Prestations

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Flexible work-life balance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Solid experience in category/supplier management.
• Experience in procurement of flow, electrical, and instrumentation categories.

Responsabilités

• Define a global category strategy for assigned categories.
• Develop and manage the preferred supplier network.
• Drive cash improvements across assigned categories.

Connaissances

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Communication skills

Project management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Description du poste

In this REMOTE role, you must be based in EUROPE.

What is the purpose of the role?

The Global Category Leader - Flow E&I will report to the Global Category Management Team Leader. You will manage a portfolio with approximately an ~$80M spend and will be responsible for developing, validating, and implementing the global procurement strategy for sub-categories within this portfolio.

You will collaborate with Procurement Project/Product Leaders, Regional Category Leaders, Technology, and Supply Chain Leaders.

What are the day-to-day duties?

• Define a global category strategy for assigned categories to drive continuous improvement and benefit the business.
• Develop and manage the preferred supplier network and strategic suppliers.
• Define contracting strategies and lead supplier negotiations.
• Drive cash improvements across assigned categories.
• Mitigate risks by developing a comprehensive strategy that builds a flexible supply chain and ensures supply continuity.
• Develop a best-cost country strategy.
• Report to leadership on market trends and category performance.
• Maintain a general understanding of direct material categories and water treatment technologies (products and operations).
• Stay informed about market trends and key suppliers in relevant categories.
• Possess knowledge of the supply base for valves, pipes & fittings, instruments, analyzers, and RO pressure vessels.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of developing presentations and interacting comfortably with internal/external stakeholders and senior management.

Qualifications

What skills and background will you likely have?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Solid experience in category/supplier management, purchasing, production control, engineering, product, or project management.
• Experience in procurement of items in flow, electrical, and instrumentation categories.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% annually.

Additional Information

Areas we can consider:

• All of EUROPE

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