Global Category Manager for Production Equipment, MRO & Facility Services
My client is looking for a Global Category Manager for Production Equipment, MRO & Facility Services. In this exciting role, you will lead global and regional cross-functional sourcing teams, while ensuring that the sourcing process always begins with a robust process for procurement specification and/or statement of work development and implementation. In addition, you will work with the Head of Indirect Materials & Services in Global Procurement to support in the overall transformation of the Indirect Procurement function.
What you'll do:
- Identify, align and lead global/regional sourcing initiatives for key categories, including but not limited to Production Equipment, Production Tools, MRO and Utilities
- Build and lead global and regional cross-functional sourcing teams through a robust sourcing process for the identified sourcing initiatives
- Define and implement a strategic, cross-functional sourcing process with strong focus on development and challenging of specifications, especially for local managed categories (e.g., Maintenance Services & FM Services)
- Act as central point of contact towards relevant sites - guide and lead local sites to ensure the implementation of key strategies and supplier contracts including resolution of operational issues
- Actively engage stakeholder, identify process improvement opportunities, and promoting best practices in a complex, multi-site operation
What you'll need to succeed:
- Extensive Procurement expertise in a mechanical manufacturing environment with a strong technical background in relevant categories
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Experience with implementation of multi-site projects
- Understanding of key sourcing processes incl. challenging of technical specifications
- Profound project management skills
- Negotiation experience across the global supplier markets