About this role
Responsibilities / Tasks In this role you will play a key role in shaping and executing the category strategy within an international, highly technical industrial environment. Working closely with Procurement, R&D, Engineering, and Operations, you will help secure a competitive, innovative, and reliable supply base for the business.
What will you do
• Partner with Category Managers and Project Procurement Managers to implement the category strategy and align it with business needs. • Adapt and manage catalogues and framework agreements at divisional/regional level, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines. • Lead complex negotiations, manage RFQs, define awarding decisions, and oversee supplier follow-up. • Select and develop suppliers in line with strategy, identifying new market opportunities and strengthening the supplier base. • Address and resolve supplier-related issues, including quality, delivery, and service performance. • Support the scouting of new technologies and materials in collaboration with Technical Offices, R&D, and Production. • Monitor supplier performance and communicate results, driving continuous improvement. • Promote digitalization, automation, and enhancement of procurement tools and processes. • Ensure cost competitiveness, availability, innovation, and quality within the sourcing plan. • Guarantee full compliance with procurement processes, policies, and statutory requirements. • Deliver on KPIs agreed with the line manager.
Your Profile / Qualifications What you bring
• Bachelor’s degree (technical or economic fields preferred). • Procurement or Supply Chain certification (a plus). • 5+ years of experience in procurement processes. • Strong background in international contract management. • Deep knowledge of design-to-cost projects related to welded structures, CNC machining, and carpentry. • Experience working in complex, multinational organizations. • Proven market analysis and supplier scouting capabilities. • Fluent English. • Strong networking and relationship-building skills. • Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and strategic mindset. • High sense of ownership and accountability. • Expertise in large and complex negotiations. • Strong commercial acumen, engagement skills, and results orientation. • Availability for short business trips. • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
What You’ll Find Here
• A strategic role with direct impact on business performance. • Exposure to international projects and advanced industrial technologies. • A dynamic environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement. • Opportunities for professional growth within a complex and stimulating organization.
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