Indirect Category Manager

Sbm Offshore N.V.; Porto; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

A Sbm Offshore N.v. procura um Indirect Category Manager para desenvolver e executar estratégias de categoria indireta que maximizem o valor, reduzam riscos e aumentem a eficiência operacional.

O candidato ideal tem mestrado em gestão de cadeia de suprimentos, experiência em procurement estratégico, negociação avançada, gestão de fornecedores e capacidade de influenciar stakeholders seniores, globalmente. Conhecimento de TCO, contratos, gestão de ciclo de vida de contratos, avaliação de riscos,

Qualifications

• Experiência em Procurement/Strategic Sourcing com foco em categorias indiretas.
• Histórico de desenvolvimento e execução de estratégias de categoria.
• Capacidade de influenciar stakeholders seniores e atuar como advisor.
• Negociação avançada em contratos multi-year e frameworks.
• Conhecimento de TCO, avaliação de riscos de fornecedores.
• Familiaridade com ERP e ferramentas de sourcing (SAP, Coupa, Ariba).

Responsibilities

• Atuar como ponto de contato para fornecedores chave.
• Liderar equipa e alinhar estratégias de sourcing às necessidades da empresa.
• Conduzir inteligência de mercado e benchmarking com stakeholders internos.
• Apoiar equipas quando há riscos de fornecedores.
• Definir e entregar estratégia de categoria com base em TCO.
• Conduzir negociações complexas e apoiar termos contratuais.
• Identificar riscos e oportunidades no mercado de fornecedores.
• Definir KPIs de categoria alinhados com a estratégia global.

Education

Master's degree em gestão de cadeia de suprimentos

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Ariba

Job description

Indirect Category Manager

Empresa : Sbm Offshore N.v. Tipo de Emprego : Periodo Integral Porto, Portugal

Descrição do Emprego - Indirect Category Manager

Purpose

• As Indirect Category Manager, you are responsible for the development and execution of category strategies that maximize value, reduce risk, and support enterprise-wide operational efficiency and transformation. You act as a strategic partner to business functions, contributing to performance improvement and enabling innovation through effective sourcing and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• You act as the main point of contact for key suppliers and are recognized internally as a strategic procurement expert for your indirect category.
• You can lead a team, and guide them in aligning sourcing strategies to business needs and global procurement objectives.
• You conduct market intelligence and benchmarking in collaboration with internal stakeholders to finalize sourcing strategies that respond to current and future business requirements.
• You support internal teams when supplier relationships are at risk (e.g., performance issues, service level disputes, renegotiation needs, exit planning).
• You define and deliver a category strategy based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles, leveraging Preferred Supplier Lists, framework agreements, spend analytics, and risk assessments.
• You provide direct support in complex negotiations, using market intelligence, pricing models, and cost breakdowns to drive value.
• You identify and report risks & opportunities in the supplier market (e.g., vendor consolidation, technology disruptions, outsourcing trends).
• You define category-specific KPIs aligned with the Global Procurement Strategy and ensure consistent tracking, reporting, and performance management.

Education

• Master's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field

Experience

• Previous experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain, with a focus on indirect categories (e.g., IT, Professional Services, Facilities, HR, Marketing, Travel).
• Proven track record in developing and executing category strategies that deliver measurable value in cost, quality, risk mitigation, sustainability, or innovation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders across business functions and act as a trusted advisor on procurement strategy, commercial models, and supplier management.
• Advanced negotiation skills with experience leading complex, multi-year contract negotiations, including framework agreements and enterprise-wide deals.
• Expertise in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), supplier segmentation, vendor risk assessment
• Deep understanding of sourcing levers, market dynamics, and supplier ecosystems relevant to your category.
• Solid experience in contract lifecycle management, supplier performance governance, and resolution of disputes or escalations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project leadership skills with the ability to translate business needs into strategic procurement plans.
• Familiarity with eProcurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Ariba) and digital sourcing methodologies.

Functional Competencies

• Commercial Analytics and reporting
• Business Acumen
• Third parties relation management
• Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management
• Contract Management
• Negotiation
• Product Costing
• Risk Management

Sobre a empresa

Sbm Offshore N.v.

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