Category Manager leading product categories at Groupe Pomona. Analyzing market trends and collaborating with purchasing and marketing teams for a leading food distribution group.
About the role
- Category Manager overseeing sourcing and contracting for Marine Logistics and Terminal Services. Driving procurement strategies and supplier performance across the Americas region.
Responsibilities
- Develop category procurement strategies for the Americas Region
- Manage the sourcing & contracting process for assigned category/sub-category
- Provide guidance and collaborate with Procurement Team members
- Assess business requirements, conduct competitive tenders, evaluate offers, award and negotiate contracts
- Lead contract negotiations and placement of contracts
- Manage supplier performance; segment supplier base
- Internal engagement with Supply Chain Management, Operations, Procurement, Legal, HR, EHSS, Sustainability, and Finance
- Reporting of category metrics, preparation of reports and presentations
- Provide business relevant market information and trends to stakeholders
Requirements
- Master Degree, preferably in Economics / Supply Chain, Business Administration
- More than 8 years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing and contracting of Marine Logistics Services and Terminal Services
- Minimum of 5+ years experience in directly managing the procurement of Barge and Ocean transportation services
- Demonstrated expert negotiation skills, people management skills, analytical skills, change management, cultural awareness, and style flexibility
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal) across all business levels, sites, cross-national and cross-functional organizations
- Strong critical thinking and decision quality.
- Fluent in English.
- Strong SAP experience, with Ariba experience preferred
Benefits
- Excellent health and well-being benefits
- Comprehensive learning programs
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