CATEGORY MANAGER MRO

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing people.
Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.
Responsibilities   You lead category strategy development, deployment and supplier management for Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) categories across all businesses in order to support business strategy and minimize total cost of ownership.
You work closely with stakeholders (e.
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local purchasing, maintenance, operations,...) to develop effective cost-reduction strategies and execution plans.
You run tenders, conduct fact-based negotiations with suppliers (building on supplier and industry analysis, benchmarks, cost structure analysis), review and select suppliers for contractual agreements.
You manage major supplier relationships on an ongoing basis, measure and track supplier performance and work collaboratively to achieve value.
In particular, the role includes   Define, implement and monitor execution of the category strategy in collaboration with all stakeholders   Define category strategies based on analysis of the internal and external fact base  Develop implementation plans and build roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders in purchasing, operations, supply chain, maintenance  Supervise the development and implementation of defined strategies in collaboration with PMO Maintain communication and perform regular strategic alignment with all stakeholders Track compliance with set category strategies and take corrective actions where needed   Manage supplier relationships within the categories you manage   Overview all interactions with key suppliers  Lead negotiations, review and select suppliers for major contractual agreements Orchestrate RFIs/RFQs, including timeline and process definition, supported by analysts for execution Lead and develop supplier management initiatives, e.
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identification and tracking of KPIs, savings initiatives   Identify opportunities to reduce TCO   Act as a leader in managing the total cost of ownership (TCO) within the category coordinating all actors in procurement as well as all functional stakeholders e.
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operations, supply chain  Measure and track performance of the spend category under your management   Key Qualifications   Master’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field is preferred Minimum 10 years’ procurement experience including extensive and demonstrable track record in category management  Fluent spoken and written English skills   Other important skills that we are looking for   Professional Skills.
Strong strategic and analytical capabilities Demonstrable leadership skills and business mindset Knowledge of procurement best practices and contract management Excellent written and oral communication skills Result-oriented    Interpersonal Skills.
Good interpersonal skills, thriving at keeping collaboration between all stakeholders  Experience of leadership of cross-functional teams Strong in communication, influencing and relationship management with stakeholders   IT Skills.
Previous procurement software/ system experience a plus Knowledge of SAP and PowerBI is an advantage Microsoft Office Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
Diversity improves our ability to act in accordance with The Hydro Way.
Therefore all applications will be considered with equal suitability.
Please apply online in ONE with your CV and optionally a cover letter until.
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