Global Category Manager - Flow E&I H / F

Veolia Water Technologies; Saint-Maurice; À distance; EUR 68 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global water management leader is seeking a Global Category Leader for Flow and E&I. This REMOTE position involves strategic oversight of an ~$80M spend portfolio, requiring excellence in supplier management and communication skills. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree and solid experience in category and supplier management, with the ability to travel approximately 30% annually.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Category / Supplier Management, Purchasing, Production Control, Engineering, Product or Project management.
• Experience in procurement of items in Flow, Electrical, and Instrumentation Category.
• Ability to travel - estimated to be 30% annually.

Responsabilités

• Define a Global Category Strategy for assigned Categories.
• Develop/Manage Preferred Supplier Network and Strategic Suppliers.
• Drive Cash Improvements across assigned Categories.

Connaissances

Supplier Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation

Supply Chain Management

Formation

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Description du poste

Global Category Leader - Flow, E&I 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 into Global Category Management Team Leader. You will have circa an ~$80M spend portfolio and will BE responsible for developing, validating and implementing the global Procurement strategy for sub-categories within the portfolio. You will work with with Procurement Project / Product Leaders, Regional Category Leader, Technology, and Supply Chain Leaders. What are the day to day duties? - Define a Global Category Strategy for assigned Categories that drives continuous improvement within the Category and benefits to the business - Develop / Manage Preferred Supplier Network and Strategic Suppliers - Define Contracting Strategy and lead Supplier Negotiations - Drive Cash Improvements across assigned Categories - Mitigate Risks to the business by driving a comprehensive strategy that builds a flexible supply chain and ensures continuity of supply - Develop Best Cost Country strategy - Drive supplier relationship management processes - Report to Leadership on Market Trends and Category Performance - General understanding of Direct material categories and water treatment technologies (products and operations). - Familiarity with market trends and key suppliers in the relevant Categories. - Knowledge of Supply base for Valves, Pipes & Fittings, Instruments, Analyzers, RO Pressure vessels - Excellent verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills, capable of developing presentations and comfortable interacting with internal / external stakeholders and Water Tech senior management.

What skills and background will you likely have? - Bachelor's degree or time-served 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 Category - Ability to travel - estimated to BE 30% annually