The Indirect Sourcing Category Manager – EMEA Facilities will be responsible for creating and executing the category strategy for MRO in EMEA in alignment with the global category strategy
Job Summary
The Indirect Sourcing Category Manager – EMEA Facilities will be responsible for creating and executing the category strategy for MRO in EMEA in alignment with the global category strategy.
The role involves performing market analysis, conducting supplier screening and identification, preparing and collaborating with cross-functional teams to conduct RFx processes, and performing analytics using various should-cost tools to facilitate supplier selection.
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Matching Summary
The Indirect Sourcing Category Manager – EMEA Facilities will be responsible for creating and executing the category strategy for MRO in EMEA in alignment with the global category strategy.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Develop and execute category strategy
Negotiate contracts and pricing
Perform market analysis
Conduct RFx processes
Supplier screening and identification
Cost reduction and containment activities
Nice-to-have
Strong leadership and influencing skills
Collaborate and work well individually
Exceptional flexibility and adaptability
Proactive approach and strong sense of urgency
Respond swiftly and effectively
Build strong, trusting relationships
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree or 4 years of experience
Strong spend analytics skills
Proven expertise in negotiation
Expertise in developing complex RFx’s
Written and verbal international business fluency in English