Global Category Manager developing and driving sourcing strategies for Hitachi Energy. Leading supplier negotiations, managing contracts, and ensuring sustainability actions are met.
Responsibilities
develop and implement global category strategies in line with business needs.
nurture collaboration across regions and business units.
oversee cost control processes and provide insights into pricing trends.
lead RFx activities and run complex supplier negotiations.
manage supplier lifecycle assessments, from qualification to desourcing.
maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers.
apply SCM tools and standards to ensure business continuity.
support budget setting and help achieve sourcing performance targets.
identify supply chain risks and create contingency plans.
drive sustainability and responsible sourcing actions within your categories.
guide and empower regional and local sourcing teams to improve performance.
Requirements
degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
at least 10 years of experience in category management or strategic sourcing.
strong record of successful negotiations and strategy execution.
ability to analyze complex data, identify trends and turn insights into strategies.
willingness to travel internationally to meet suppliers and stakeholders.
Director for Value Analysis and Strategic Sourcing at Nemours Children’s Health. Leading clinical reviews, product evaluation, and strategic sourcing initiatives for cost savings and quality improvement.
Category Manager overseeing strategy and growth in eCommerce for Bidcom. Leading product category developments and market performance with a focus on innovation.
Purchasing Analyst leading the acquisition cycle in Tenpo's digital financial ecosystem. Ensuring quality and optimization of company resources through effective SAP operations.
Procurement Buyer managing purchase order fulfillment and supplier relationships in a multinational industrial context. Collaborating with multicultural teams towards growth and efficiency.
Talent Sourcing Consultant providing end - to - end recruitment support at Aurecon. Involves market research, talent insights, and collaboration with Talent Acquisition Consultants.
Strategic Procurement Manager optimizing supplier relationships for cost - efficient High Voltage Substations. Join Axpo's collaborative team to shape the future of energy infrastructure.
Procurement & contract manager at Free2move responsible for contract negotiations and supplier management. Ensuring compliance and alignment with company objectives in the mobility sector.
Develop procurement operating model and framework for Absa's business bank. Engage stakeholders and manage high - performance teams to achieve procurement goals.
Lead procurement operations team at Absa overseeing third party onboarding and compliance processes. Enhance operational efficiency through methodologies while managing stakeholder relations and team performance.