Vacancies Category Manager - Capex, Tech goods and Enterprise services
Vacancies Category Manager - Capex, Tech goods and Enterprise services
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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 regional NPR Lead for the Capital Goods Technical goods & services and Enterprise Services category the role encompasses the following responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategic Direction: Provide strategic direction and leadership to three major category sourcing managers and country based NPR buyers in SESA.
Strategy Deployment: Define and deploy strategy for managing a 65 million spend driving year-on-year value and benefits.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with key internal stakeholders including cross-business units Marketing and lead control towers
Supplier Management: Own and drive strategic supplier management
Alignment with Corporate Goals: Steer category strategy and execution aligned with AkzoNobels corporate goals on sustainability.
Digital agenda: It is a very significant agenda within AkzoNobel wherein coupa and e-catalogs are driven structurally and effectively.
Job Description
Develop and deploy regional sourcing strategy for the NPR spend across region.
Lead and manage strategic supplier management
Influence internal stakeholders and business teams strategically.
Exhibit leadership behaviors to both the category team and suppliers.
Lead and deliver regional and global projects specific to NPR 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 stakeholders to develop 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 vendors mitigating single/sole source material/spend.
Demonstrate high levels of regional and global collaboration.
Job Requirement
Minimum Bachelors degree in Science or Business Economics; MBA or Masters in Supply Chain Management preferred
10 years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement
Proven track record in global sourcing across complex and high-spend categories
Strong experience in change management and driving strategic procurement initiatives
Excellent communication influencing and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work cross-functionally across global and diverse teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
High level of autonomy and strategic thinking
Experience in continuous improvement and cost-saving projects
Exposure to Global Business Services (GBS) is an advantage
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced matrix organization
Expertise in strategic sourcing category management advanced negotiation and contract management
Proficient in using multiple data platforms including SAP and Business Intelligence (BI) tools
Strong analytical skills highly numerate structured and detail-oriented
Skilled in analyzing interpreting and presenting complex data for informed decision-making
Adaptable agile and able to perform well under pressure
Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Hands-on experience working within international business environments and cross-cultural teams
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:47689
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
