Cluster Category Manager (Marketing & Sales) 82 views

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Position Purpose

The ideal candidate is responsible for managing Procurement activities for the Marketing & Sales category within own cluster in additional to supporting the local organization with other strategic procurement activities. Works in close collaboration with global category lead for appointed category and local management for all other strategic sourcing and contracting initiatives. As well as effective management of local supplier relations. Contributes to the development of assigned category and implements the right procurement strategy in close collaboration with business partners within own cluster.

What will you do?

• Category Management Strategy: The incumbent is responsible for procurement activities of the appointed business category within own cluster. Rolls-out appropriate strategies set forth by the Global Category Lead, provides sound direction for appointed category and ensures close collaboration with all cluster stakeholders.

• Suppliers’ Management: Identifies and manages regional/local suppliers’ pool. Negotiates strategic contracts and ensures optimum and sustainable supply conditions. Recommends timely strategic decisions where relevant to prevent procurement inefficiencies. Ensures sustainability of supply and effective supplier relationship management throughout the supply chain.
• KPIs & Targets: Achieves set Procurement negotiation targets and KPIs. Plans and delivers Savings targets. Develops and recommends strategic sourcing plan/decisions. Leads and /or supports supplier bidding processes in close cooperation with respective business partners to ensure best combination of quality, cost and service parameters / conditions for products and services are attained.
• Business Partnership: Focuses on demonstrating value of Business Partnership, by developing a customer-oriented approach. Aligns strategy with key business partners and ensures it meets Business’ priorities. Establishes alignment and effective communication among procurement organization, business partners and suppliers.
• Market Intelligence: Shares Category intelligence, identifies trends and opportunities. Applies best practices in procurement process management by utilizing latest models and takes necessary actions for areas of improvement. Conducts supply risk assessments, builds contingency plans, finds alternative ideas, solutions in securing best conditions for the company including extensive market research and proactive sourcing of innovative suppliers.

Who are we looking for?

• University degree .
• 3-5 years’ experience in similar environment in a multinational company.
• Advanced knowledge of English (verbal and written), MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

With demonstrated characteristic of:

• Adaptability and flexibility – work across different cultures
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Resourcefulness, follow up and persistence
• Multitasking, result oriented person
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines