About the Role
At DAB Pumps, we are seeking a skilled and experienced Group Category Manager to join our Indirect Procurement & Cap Ex team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing various areas of corporate indirect procurement, collaborating with multiple stakeholders and locations to ensure business requirements and strategy implementation.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage Group-wide procurement activities for assigned Indirect Procurement categories (IT & Telecom, Marketing, Logistics, Fleet, Travel, Facilities & EHS, MRO, Cap Ex etc.);
* Develop and execute short- to long-term sourcing strategies in agreement with internal stakeholders;
* Collaborate with user and requester business functions to improve processes and construct requirements;
* Perform market and spend analysis, supplier selection and development, risk management;
* Identify cost reduction and continuous improvement activities, standardization and simplification opportunities, Supplier base optimization;
* Effectively manage tendering, RFx, SLA, reporting and KPIs of goods/services under responsibility;
* Negotiate, prepare and manage agreements and contracts with suppliers/partners;
* Contribute to ESG activities promoting a sustainable supply chain;
* Ensure transparency and compliance with internal policies, legal requirements and Code of Conduct.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Management Engineering or Economics;
* At least 3/5 years experience as Buyer or Category Manager in Indirect Procurement;
* High knowledge of procurement processes, techniques and main cost drivers for several kinds of indirect supplies/services;
* Knowledge of agreement templates for goods/services and its main features and KPIs;
* Fluent English, both verbally and writing;
* Excellent use of Microsoft Office package;
* Experience with Infor ERP and Qlik Sense will be considered a plus;
* Strong communication, negotiation and teamwork skills;
* Strong work ethic and reliability;
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