Category Manager MRO

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people.
Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.

• Define category strategies based on analysis of the internal and external fact base
• Develop implementation plans and build roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders in purchasing, operations, supply chain, maintenance
• Supervise the development and implementation of defined strategies in collaboration with PMO
• Maintain communication and perform regular strategic alignment with all stakeholders
• Track compliance with set category strategies and take corrective actions where needed

Manage supplier relationships within the categories you manage

• Overview all interactions with key suppliers
• Lead negotiations, review and select suppliers for major contractual agreements
• Orchestrate RFIs/RFQs, including timeline and process definition, supported by analysts for execution
• Lead and develop supplier management initiatives, e.

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• Act as a leader in managing the total cost of ownership (TCO) within the category coordinating all actors in procurement as well as all functional stakeholders e.

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• Measure and track performance of the spend category under your management

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field is preferred
• Minimum 10 years’ procurement experience including extensive and demonstrable track record in category management
• Fluent spoken and written English skills

OTHER IMPORTANT SKILLS THAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Strong strategic and analytical capabilities
• Demonstrable leadership skills and business mindset
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and contract management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Result-oriented

Interpersonal Skills

• Good interpersonal skills, thriving at keeping collaboration between all stakeholders
• Experience of leadership of cross-functional teams
• Strong in communication, influencing and relationship management with stakeholders

IT Skills

• Previous procurement software/ system experience a plus
• Knowledge of SAP and PowerBI is an advantage
• Microsoft Office

Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

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