Greentalent, recruiter specialized in search and selection of professionals and managers in the Energy, Engineering and Environment market, on behalf of a multinational company, leader in designing and manufacturing of highly-engineered equipment for chemical, oil&gas, and power industries, is looking for a:

Global Category Manager

The ideal candidate holds a university degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar education. He/she has a previous experience in a similar role in either the Turbomachinery/Rotating field or within other Equipment Manufacturers/EPC Contractors operating in Oil&Gas, Petrochemical or Power Generation markets.

Main tasks:

• Implementation and execution of comprehensive strategies for category management within the assigned categories, with the goal of optimizing the total category spend while maintaining the pre-requisites of quality and delivery performance;
• Supply Chain optimization by supporting make or buy processes and coordinating with Sales and Operations, Supply Chain and Demand Planning areas;
• Suppliers scouting activity, development of new sources with the assistance of the R&D Department and monitoring of suppliers’ performance, with the aim of supporting the cost & process optimization;
• Management of strategic negotiations with suppliers on the approved vendor list, up to defined thresholds;
• Facilitate the integration between operational and strategic procurement at both global and regional levels;
• Establish, in collaboration with regional team leaders, tailored strategies for the local market conditions;
• Take part in Value Engineering and Digitalization processes by integrating supplier-generated ideas and supporting smart data base and modelling solutions.

Candidate requirements:

• Prior experience in category management and similar positions within technical industrial corporations;
• Extensive knowledge of sourcing theory and practice;
• Solid understanding and technical knowledge in the area of mechanical auxiliaries within engineering industry set-up;
• Solid commercial and contractual expertise paired with strong negotiation skills;
• Fluent English, both spoken and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Location: Caponago (MB).