Regional Category Manager Europe (m/f/d) – Cables And Polymerics

Sensus Xylem Inc

Schaffhausen, Switzerland
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Strategic sourcing strategies
End-to-end procurement activities
Supplier relationship management
** Xylem Inc is seeking a Regional Category Manager for Europe, focusing on Cables and Polymerics. This role involves leading global procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and implementing sustainability initiatives within a dynamic and innovative water technology company. **

Job Summary

  • Lead the global category portfolio of cables, developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies to deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and long-term value across Europe.
  • Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships (SRM) to ensure resilience, quality, and innovation across European operations.
  • This role requires travel internationally up to 30% of your time.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Xylem Inc is seeking a Regional Category Manager for Europe, focusing on Cables and Polymerics. This role involves leading global procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and implementing sustainability initiatives within a dynamic and innovative water technology company. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic sourcing strategies
  • End-to-end procurement activities
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Cross-functional stakeholder partnership
  • Global supply chain strategy development
  • Corporate Supply Agreements (CSA) ownership

Nice-to-have

  • Driving make-or-buy decisions
  • Integrating sustainability and ESG goals
  • Predicting future industry trends and disruptions
  • Establishing a Corporate Category Council

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • Material control systems and processes background
  • Managing Cable categories strongly preferred
  • Sourcing & negotiating with suppliers
  • Experience working with Global Business partners

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