Hybrid Global Category Manager

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About the role

  • Lead crafting and executing comprehensive strategy for direct spending within category clusters
  • Guide and mentor cross-functional sourcing teams and support team members throughout strategic sourcing process
  • Define and validate a global sourcing strategy using Strategic Sourcing Methodology (SSM)
  • Identify and mitigate business risks from single-source dependencies and market fluctuations
  • Conduct internal and external analyses with Contract Managers
  • Prepare and orchestrate data-driven negotiations to select strategic suppliers
  • Oversee contract implementation with COMs and resolve issues
  • Monitor contract compliance and supplier performance and implement corrective measures
  • Create and execute risk mitigation strategies across regions
  • Engage in supplier audits with the Supplier Quality Manager
  • Manage key account relationships with senior management of essential suppliers and drive supplier performance
  • Spot opportunities for contract enhancements and lead re-negotiations
  • Establish and execute strategic supplier management processes
  • Maintain strong relationships with internal customers and gather feedback to identify cost reduction opportunities
  • Enhance Envalior Purchasing profile and ensure adherence to standardized processes and best practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business or engineering-related fields
  • Specialization in chemistry or materials science is highly desirable
  • 3 to 5 years of pertinent professional experience
  • Proficiency in English
  • Knowledge of German and Dutch is an advantage
  • Outstanding cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Strong stakeholder management capabilities
  • Results-oriented approach with strong analytical capabilities
  • Exceptional negotiation skills

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation: Join us at Envalior and enjoy competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and individual performance bonuses
  • Retirement plans
  • Health programs
  • Life insurance
  • Comprehensive medical care
  • Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
  • Training & Development Opportunities (training, coaching, mentoring)
  • Diversity & Inclusion and inclusive working environment
  • Assistance or accommodation for disabilities via [email protected]

Job title

Global Category Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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