Category Manager- Auxiliary Equipment for a major offshore wind project in Scotland.
Responsibilities
* Develop and execute a category strategy to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency
* Manage relationships with internal stakeholders;
* Guide and lead a team of Category Buyers and Operational buyers to execute procurement activities in accordance to agreed service levels;
* Get directly involved in high value / critical spot buys and framework agreements;
* Manage performance of category team reporting and tracking KPI's;
* Conduct market research (knowledge of suppliers, state-of-the-art technology, etc.
* Develop and sustain supplier relationships with key suppliers
* Ensure compliance with sourcing procedures and contract management;
* Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and innovation.
Technical profile requirements
* Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic purchasing, category management or logistics management
* Experience in the maritime and/or civil infrastructure company is a plus
* Proven experience in coaching and leading a team;
* Strong commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to manage high-value contracts.
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