Vacancies Regional Category Manager - Epoxy resins & Epoxy hardeners
Vacancies Regional Category Manager - Epoxy resins & Epoxy hardeners
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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 Purpose
This position is responsible for ANs raw material global category management for a selection of sub-categories leading sourcing strategies key supplier & contract management supplier performance improvement price management and providing raw material market expertise.
Job Responsibilities
Category Management:
o Regional category management for assigned category / sub-categories
o Develop and implement Regional sourcing strategies (SSM) for assigned category / sub-categories
o Developing a pipeline of TCO reduction projects per AN Sourcing Financial objectives
o Raw material market intelligence and price forecasting for raw materials included on assigned category / sub-category
o Risk management (supply financial supplier base etc)
o In-out sourcing strategy when required
Supplier Management:
o Manage Regional supplier portfolio: supplier selection negotiation QDCIS improvement
o Responsible for the supplier relationship management ensuring mutually beneficial supplier relationships and collaboration at all organizational levels
o Key supplier manager (KSM) for key global supplier(s) based in his/her category / sub-categories
o Introduce new suppliers to trigger the competition among suppliers.
Stakeholder management:
o Acting as key-interface between sourcing and TCL together with R&D Team for supplier innovation new product introduction complexity reduction projects and portfolio management
o Supporting escalated supply issues resolution
o Represent global category in regional cross-functional forums and programs (i.e. IBP CM management regional procurement programs and reviews)
o SLA implementation in AkzoNobel plants
Contract management:
o Price negotiation with suppliers involved in the category
o Contract negotiation and implementation
Portfolio management:
o Raw materials portfolio management for assigned category / sub-category
Job Requirements
10 years in procurement supply chain or sourcing function with relevant experience in negotiating and managing regional suppliers
Experience in developing and deploying sourcing strategies
Proven success in driving supplier cost quality and delivery performance improvement programs.
Advanced procurement management applications (eg Coupa Icertis Ariba etc)
Bachelor Degree in Science Engineering or Business management. Masters degree is a plus.
Must have a strong command and understanding of fundamental analytical techniques and ability to accurately draw conclusions and interpret data
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:48792
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
