Cluster Category Manager

Major Accountabilities:

• Implement global category strategy at the local level or deploy sourcing business plans for the area of responsibility.
• Supervise sourcing plan implementation and deliver sub-category savings targets.
• Provide input into category segmentation and supplier relationship strategies; may control local purchasing decisions.
• Manage strategic sub-category supplier relationships and implement consistent KPIs.
• Collect supplier feedback and deliver Procurement Balanced Scorecard metrics.
• Create, apply, and review major contracts ensuring consistent application and communication.
• Resolve supplier performance risks and issues promptly to ensure end-user satisfaction.

Minimum Requirements:

Work Experience:

• 6–8 years of general procurement experience, contracting experience preferred
• Collaborating across boundaries
• Managing organisational scale and complexity and Project management
• Must have experience in Ariba and MS Office

Preferred experience:

• Preferable experience with Keelvar
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving
• Vendor management

Languages:

• English