Category Manager (CAPEX, MRO and Energy)

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Category Manager to lead procurement strategies for CAPEX, MRO, and Energy commodities. This hybrid role involves developing and executing procurement strategies across the EMEA region, ensuring exceptional supplier relationships, and delivering high-quality products. The ideal candidate will leverage their negotiation skills and strategic thinking to drive process improvements and supplier development. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence in the coatings industry, and play a crucial role in shaping the future of procurement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement strategy development and execution.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier management experience.

Responsibilities

• Set procurement strategies for CAPEX, MRO, and Energy commodities.
• Develop and execute formal RFP processes and supplier negotiations.

Skills

Procurement Strategy

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Development

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Job Description

Category Manager (CAPEX, MRO and Energy)

Location: Wellingborough/ Wuppertal - Hybrid

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are currently looking for a Category Manager (CAPEX, MRO and Energy) to join us at our facility in Wellingborough/ Wuppertal.

The Category Manager Procurement sets the organizations’ procurement strategy for CAPEX, MRO and Energy commodities within Axalta across the EMEA region. This includes the formal development and execution of strategies using best practices associated with the formal RFP process, process improvement, negotiations, and supplier development. As a Category Manager, you will act as the link to suppliers translating the needs of our business in a way that encourages them to provide exceptional services and value to enable us to supply only excellent quality finished products.