Strategic category manager

PJoin a leading player in the building materials' industry as their bStrategic Category Manager - Hard and Soft Services /b, tasked with optimizing procurement operations across global plants. /p brpbAs a Strategic Category Manager - Hard and Soft Services /bb, your responsibilities will include: /b /pulliDevelop and execute a unified procurement strategy (direct and indirect procurement matters) in line with company strategy, /liliManage procurement budget together with local buyers situated in the sites, /liliCollaborate with Plant Directors and other stakeholders to make sure the categories are well worked and well defined /liliFocus on cost efficiency, delivery reliability, and risk mitigation. /liliManage and centralize supplier selection, contract negotiations, and long-term partnerships strategically. /liliCreate a centralized procurement reporting system /li /ul brpbAbout You : /b /pulliAt least 7 years of experience in procurement roles within industrial environment with prior experience in Hard soft Services /liliMaster's degree /liliDeep familiarity with global suppliers and market trends. /liliSkilled negotiator with a track record of managing supplier relationships effectively. /liliComfortable working within complex project-based organizations. /liliFluency in English is mandatory. /li /ul brpbAbout the company : /b /pulliA strategic leadership position driving procurement innovation across diverse projects. /liliCompetitive salary with fringe benefits. /liliExposure to international markets and collaboration opportunities with global teams. /liliA supportive environment that values initiative and measurable impact. /liliLong-term career development prospects within a growing organization. /li /ulpIf you're passionate about driving operational excellence through strategic procurement leadership, we want to hear from you-apply now! /ppNot the job you were looking for? Maybe you know someone in your network who might be interested. Refer them to Robert Walters and get rewarded. /p brRisk Mitigation, Document management, Industrial, Market Trends, Delivery, Business Strategy, Supplier Management, Reporting Systems, Budget, Stakeholders, Cost Optimisation, Procurement, Indirect Spend, Soft Services, Supplier SelectionbrpJBRP1_BE /p