Descripción de la oferta
Overview
As Category Manager for Stamping, Machining, and Die Casting you lead the global ETO procurement strategy for a €160M portfolio, spanning Europe and international plants. You shape category strategy, align regional priorities with global COE, and drive supplier resilience, negotiations, and long-term capability. You partner with cross-functional teams to secure supply security, cost competitiveness, and growth. This role offers high-impact, strategic leadership in a fast-growing, engineering-to-order environment.
Compensaciones / Beneficiosannual bonuscompany carhealth carepension fund contributionMedicover packageWESOP (share option)
ResponsabilidadesBuild 3–5 year category strategy and APOP deploymentDefine category strategies aligned with plant, product, local and global requirementsConduct demand and risk assessments to anticipate capacity and supplier readinessCoordinate cross-functional strategy execution across G ETO plantsLead critical supplier escalations and ensure timely resolutionsLead negotiations for MSAs, capacity agreements, and long-term commitmentsDrive supplier engagement through SRM and executive reviewsDrive YoY productivity via negotiation, supplier changes, QVE and better payment termsOversee SBO projects to balance strategic partners, challengers and local playersCoordinate sustainability initiatives and ensure supplier compliance with policies
Requisitos principalesMaster’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business or related field10+ years in strategic procurement and category management in a complex industrial/ETO environmentAbility to define and execute short- and long-term category and supplier strategiesStrong business acumen to drive growth, competitiveness, and profitabilityAnalytical mindset with expertise in market intelligence, cost analysis, risk management, data-driven decisionsStrong negotiation and influencing skills across organizational levelsExcellent communication and executive presentation skillsProven leadership in matrix and cross-functional environmentsAdvanced digital and AI proficiency including GenAI, analytics, automation in procurementPassion for innovation, customer focus, and end-to-end supply chain perspectiveAdaptability, learning agility, and resilienceStructured, results-oriented execution attitudeNegotiationStakeholder managementCross-functional collaborationMarket intelligenceCost analysisRisk management
