Associate Sourcing Manager-sourcing Dm

KONE Belgique & Luxembourg

Category strategy development
Supplier relationship management
Cost optimization initiatives
Define and implement category strategies aligned with company goals, conducting market analysis and benchmarking

Job Summary

  • Define and implement category strategies aligned with company goals, conducting market analysis and benchmarking.
  • Develop strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms to achieve cost savings and mitigate risks.
  • Work closely with sales, product, operations, R&D, quality, and finance teams to ensure category strategies meet business needs.

Matching Summary

Define and implement category strategies aligned with company goals, conducting market analysis and benchmarking.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Category Strategy Development
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Cost Optimization Initiatives
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Performance Monitoring with KPIs

Nice-to-have

  • Innovative and Collaborative Culture
  • Employee Engagement Focus
  • Ethical Business Practices
  • Sustainability Integration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering (Master’s preferred)
  • 8+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management
  • 3+ years of experience in team management role
  • Strong negotiation and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Proficiency in procurement tools and ERP systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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