Category Manager - Indirect
Category Manager - Indirect
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a strategic and proactive Category Manager in the Chemical sector, focusing on indirect procurement. This role, based in the Netherlands, offers the unique chance to be a part of a dynamic team tasked with building a procurement function from its inception. We are seeking an experienced professional who will lead the development and management of the indirect categories, which are essential for the operational excellence of our manufacturing processes. This position is pivotal in establishing efficient procurement strategies and optimizing supplier relations to enhance the company's market competitiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing category strategies that align with the company's objectives, ensuring procurement activities support long-term goals.
- Managing supplier relationships to ensure value-driven partnerships, focusing on the cultivation of strategic relationships with key suppliers to enhance supply chain reliability.
- Executing procurement operations effectively within the category, focusing on cost-saving and efficiency, and continuously analyzing and improving procurement processes.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to assess their needs and market trends to forecast procurement needs accurately, thereby ensuring the alignment of procurement strategies with internal demand.
Skills Required:
- Procurement: Extensive knowledge in procurement strategies and practices specifically tailored for indirect procurement needs, with a proven ability to innovate and drive strategic changes.
- Purchasing: Expertise in purchasing protocols, vendor negotiations, and contract management focused on achieving competitive advantages, including the ability to secure optimal terms while maintaining high standards of quality and service.
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