Procurement Category Manager

What this position is about – Purpose:

To support managing the procurement activities for the relevant category within own locations, following the Cluster/Global category strategies and identifying alternatives if required.

What will you do – Responsibilities: 

• Act as set category liaison for the Cluster Category Manager; 

• Manage or support the execution on strategic projects ranging from CAPEX & MRO, Plant services, Utilities; 

• Develop and execute the sourcing strategy encompassing supplier selection, price modelling, and supplier performance, and institute a disciplined end-to-end strategic sourcing process with a focus on continuous improvement in total cost, quality, and service; 

• Participate in financial planning and deliver benefits/value within perimeter of action; 

• Drive ad hoc cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives; 

• Apply Category Management principles, and coordinate Local implementation plans as per Global/Regional/Cluster directions; 

• Ensure business connectivity and foster a collaborative business partnership with specific stakeholders; 

• Manage SRM with key local suppliers in full coordination with Global/Regional/Cluster directions; 

• Ensure Cluster alignment and compliance with strategies; 

• Role model in compliance and ethics. 

Who are we looking for – Requirements:
Education: University degree; 
Work experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in category management/procurement; minimum 2-3 years in a similar role, preferably in a multinational company;
Language: Fluent English, knowledge of Serbian is a plus;
Other skills and knowledge:  

• Strategic thinking; 

• Ability to engage and collaborate with technical teams; 

• Experience in category management, sourcing & relationship management; 

• Effective negotiation and communication, interpersonal skills; 

• Financial analysis; 

• Leadership skills, management of internal and external parties; 

• Business environment knowledge; 

• Ability to work with regional teams in the execution of sourcing recommendation and ongoing supplier performance management; 

• Decision making, identifying and applying efficiencies; 

• MS Office tools and SAP. 

What to expect:
Expect wellbeing initiatives, flexible work arrangements, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits, including a family leave policy. For more details on local policies, speak with the Talent Advisor.

What are the next steps: 

• Phone discussion with GBS Talent Advisor;  

• Online test; 

• Interviews; 

• Assessment center. 

All applications will be reviewed. Be aware that you will receive the call from Poland (+48 prefix) as our Global Business Services is based in Warsaw. Thank you very much for your interest in the role!

Beneficii

• Bonus anual
• Abonament medical
• Abonament stomatologic
• Asigurare medicala
• Asigurare de viata
• Abonament la sala sport
• Pensie privata
• Training-uri
• Cursuri
• Abonament Bookster
• Indemnizatie telemunca / decontare utilitati
• Catering / decontarea mesei de pranz
• Discount produse companie /companii partenere
• Plata / compensare ore suplimentare
• Poate alege beneficiile dorite in limita unui buget
• Zile libere suplimentare
• Program de lucru flexibil
• Teambuilding-uri / excursii
• Petreceri/evenimente companie
• Laptop
• Telefon mobil
• Fun / Relax Area
• Tichete de masa
• Tichete de vacanta
• Tichete culturale