Dab Pumps Spa About DAB At DAB we are a global community of 1700 people. Our mission is to provide technological and sustainable solutions to handle water, which make us part of a needed change for our future. Our people culture is shaped by distributed leadership, embracing dynamic principles that promote an open and collaborative workplace where everyone can thrive and bring their best selves. Are you ready to grow with us? Position - Category Manager We are looking for a curious and analytical person, proactive and result-oriented, willing to work in an adaptive and multinational environment to join our Group Procurement team. What you will do Develop and share with the Head of Group Procurement the purchasing strategy of the relevant Categories; Proactively contribute to the achievement of performance KPIs defined by the Head of Group Procurement; Cluster the supplier base and manage the relationship based on the strategic weight that the supplier holds for the group; Set development goals for strategic suppliers and ensure progress (punctuality of supply, quality, service, sustainability, innovation, economic conditions); be responsible for the RFI/RFQ process, select the supplier and negotiate prices/costs related to new projects; Scout for new suppliers where necessary; be responsible for the preparation of the Negotiation Strategy and the execution of the Negotiation Process with the involvement of the interested parties; Finalize the contractual negotiation with suppliers of the relevant Framework Agreements. Share with stakeholders the performance objectives for its suppliers; Collaborate closely with the other Operations functions (Quality and Supply & Planning) in the event of critical supply issues; Process the Group Budget for the assigned purchase categories. Where applicable, the person will also prepare the annual investment budget (Capex) for the relevant categories in collaboration with the Head of Group Procurement and Head of Process Engineering. Who you are Education in Mechanic, Electronic, Management Engineering; Fluent in English; Ability to engage/influence others: Internal negotiation; Analytical and vision skills; Effective communication and public speaking techniques; Results-oriented; Proactivity and problem solving; Leadership skills; Teamwork; Ability to adhere to changes and generate them if necessary. What you will find ? A place where you can grow Distributed leadership encouraging a ?can do? attitude; Global and multicultural environment; Continuous learning approach; International cross functional teams. Equal Employment Opportunity We promote and support an inclusive culture, encouraging workforce diversity. We value at all qualified applicants without any form of discrimination, such as race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity. Those aspects strengthen our competitive advantage by fueling innovation in a work environment where people can thrive and grow. Target Hiring Range DAB pay ranges for a job are based on the location specific market of similar jobs, according to third-parties salary benchmark surveys. Individual salary within that range, could vary for several reasons, including skills, capabilities, experience. Settore: Industrie altre Ruolo: Acquisti Tipo di occupazione: Contratto a tempo indeterminato Sede: Mestrino Settore: Industrie altre Ruolo: Acquisti***---***https://offerte-di-lavoro.trovolavoro.com/job/view-job.php?id=88854&job-title=category-manager&location=italy-veneto-mestrino§or=industrie-altre&role=acquisti&company-name=dab-pumps-spa&language=it