Vacancies Category Manager - Logistics
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About AkzoNobel
Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.
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Job Description
As the Category Sourcing Manager for South East and South Asia for the Logistics category the role encompasses the following responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategic Direction:Provide strategic direction and leadership to category sourcing in SESA.
Strategy Deployment:Define and deploy strategy for managing regional spend of the category driving year-on-year value and benefits.
Stakeholder Collaboration:Work with key internal stakeholders including cross-business units Sales and Supply chain and other category leads.
Supplier Management:Own and drive strategic supplier management with all the regional vendors and own select/agreed global vendors
Alignment with Corporate Goals:Steer category strategy and execution aligned with AkzoNobels corporate goals on sustainability.
Develop and deploy regional sourcing strategy for the category.
Lead and manage strategic supplier management regionally & globally.
Influence internal stakeholders and business teams strategically on a global & regional scale.
Exhibit leadership behaviors to both the category team and suppliers.
Lead and deliver regional and global projects specifics to category.
Implement strategic cost management through e-tenders negotiation and contract management.
Ensure year-on-year value creation in line with company and functional goals.
Collaborate with the Category Technical Lead to develop a technical roadmap including critical projects and initiatives.
Build and sustain a vendor base encompassing current and prospective vendors.
Contribute proactively to AkzoNobels Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi).
Develop alternate raw materials with the Business Unit Technical Lead mitigating single/sole source material risks.
Demonstrate high levels of global collaboration and cooperation.
Job Requirement
Graduate in Science or Business Economics; Masters preferred
5 years in strategic sourcing with global/regional experience
Excellent English communication and influencing skills
Strong in change management and leading strategic projects
Skilled in negotiation category management and contract management
Proficient with SAP BI tools and data analysis
Analytical structured and detail-oriented
Flexible agile and stress-resistant
Experienced in international business environments
Strong problem-solving project management and teamwork skills
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Demonstrated leadership in continuous improvement
Excellent stakeholder management and ability to align cross-functional teams
Ability to synthesize complex information into strategic actions
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.
Requisition ID:47705
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
