Category Manager responsible for Procurement Category Management in IT infrastructure at UNIQA. Leading sourcing processes and ensuring compliance in strategic purchasing.
About the role
- Lead Sourcing Specialist managing Facilities and Construction categories in Europe for GE Gas Power. Collaborating with stakeholders and negotiating commercial contracts for projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing activities for Facilities and Construction categories across assigned sites in Europe.
- Support regional sourcing plans and collaborate with global and regional peers on category priorities and initiatives.
- Develop negotiation approaches and lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve business objectives.
- Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, including market analysis, RFQ/RFP execution, supplier evaluation, contract development, and sourcing execution.
- Perform cost analysis to support competitive pricing and strong commercial outcomes.
- Drive compliance with sourcing processes, policies, and standard ways of working.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and support sourcing execution.
- Help develop clear scopes of work and sourcing requirements for assigned projects.
- Support supplier development and process improvements to improve cycle time, service levels, and overall sourcing efficiency.
- Track sourcing performance, savings, and other key metrics for assigned categories and projects.
- Serve as a sourcing resource to stakeholders and colleagues for category knowledge, sourcing processes, and execution support.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
- Significant experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain.
- Significant experience in procurement, sourcing, or project management related to Large Construction Projects.
- Experience in supplier negotiations and commercial contracting within construction or related categories.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with RFQ implementation and execution.
- Strong knowledge of sourcing processes and e-sourcing tools.
- Ability to work across functions and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Language: Fluent English required.
Benefits
- Our Culture | GE Vernova
- Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers.
- We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
- A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people.
- We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
- GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
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