Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Global Category Manager, Flexible/Semi-Rigid Packaging - Rovigo, Italy Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Global Category Manager, Flexible/Semi-Rigid Packaging The Global Category Manager, Flexible/Semi-Rigid Packaging is responsible for developing and executing global category strategy for flexible and semi-rigid packaging material sub-categories such as films, foils, pre-formed/thermoformed components to create value and manage risk. This role reports to the Global Category Director for Packaging and interfaces with global and regional sites as the category expert, advisor and business partner. The Global Category Manager partners closely with the Packaging Sustainability Program & Category Manager and cross-functional teams in our manufacturing and corporate sites to include strategic sustainability business objectives and initiatives into the global category strategy, and supports the execution of assigned projects, including sustainability improvement projects to advance Dentsply Sirona’s corporate social responsibility. Responsibilities Develops and executes sub-category strategies with a three to five year roadmap with targeted sustainability projects to be executed at a global and regional level. Develops and maintains relationships with key suppliers as part of strategic supplier management (SRM), continuously improves supplier’s performance. Identifies and drives procurement value projects, delivers cost improvements, operational efficiencies, and inventory optimizations in collaboration with suppliers and sites. Manages RFPs and contract negotiations per sub-category and priority, including new product development projects. Leads BCP reviews as part of the company’s business continuity plan (BCP) assessments of their party suppliers. Prepares business cases and execution plans to drive cost savings and productivity programs. Manages financial savings and risk mitigation activities reporting within Dentsply Sirona’s reporting systems. Creates value, scouts for new solutions for alternate and/or dual sourced materials. Supports the Packaging Sustainability Program & Category Manager during the assessment of annual execution targets. Executes customer centric packaging design projects with suppliers in alignment with product groups. Ensures timely and compliant implementation of new contracts and manages supplier agreements through contract life. Analyze proactively market conditions, provides risk management insights for supply base. Manage daily business engagement and communication with key stakeholders across assigned sites. Builds relationships, partners with internal business partners to understand requirements, challenges, opportunities. Requirements Packaging or chemical engineering degree, MBA desired. Some years experience working in Procurement or Supply Chain with strategic sourcing and category management experience in packaging material sourcing. Experience developing category strategies, negotiating contractual agreements. Strong influencing and negotiation skills. Strong analytical, data collection/analysis skills. Excel, presentation and PowerPoint skills. Experience managing multiple projects/issues across 8-10 sites. Experience managing strategic supplier relationships. Proven track record in delivering value savings and business results. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English. German, Italian a plus. High level of attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. Experience in a low volume and high mix environment. As part of our team, you'll experience the spirit of an international and innovative market leader in the dental industry. Besides an attractive remuneration package, you will also be eligible for a variety of employee benefits. DentsplySirona is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in DentsplySirona. If you need assistance with completing the online application due to a disability, please send an accommodation request to careersdentsplysirona.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Request” in the subject. J-18808-Ljbffr