Global Category Manager Chemicals

Veolia Water Tech is a worldwide leader in water recovery treatment and reuse. We design and supply a range of water systems from food and beverage applications to municipal water microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment.
At Water Tech we realise diverse teams make smarter decisions deliver better results and build stronger communities. Were an organisation that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.
The Global Category Manager- Chemicals will report into the Director Global Category Management Chemicals Chemicals Category $100M spend portfolio and will be responsible for developing validating and implementing the global Procurement strategy for sub-categories within the this role the Global Category leader will work with Product Managers Regional Category Leader Technology and Supply Chain Leaders.

Key Characteristics:

• Defines a Global Category Strategy for assigned Categories that drives continuous improvement within the Category and benefits to the business
• Develop and implement a comprehensive global sourcing strategy for Polymers Amines & Chelants & Hydrocarbon Solvent including raw materials intermediates and specialty chemicals. - Identify market trends supply chain risks and opportunities for innovation and optimization within the category.
• Develops/Manages Preferred Supplier Network Strategic Suppliers
• Defines Contracting Strategy and leads Supplier Negotiations
• Drives Cash Improvements across assigned Categories
• Mitigate Risks to the business by driving a comprehensive Sole/Single/Dual Source strategy that builds a flexible supply chain and ensures continuity of supply
• Develop a Best Cost Country strategy that drives the purchases to the location with optimal Total Landed Cost
• Drive supplier relationship management processes including leading periodic business reviews to monitor and manage supplier performance and value proposition KPIs (cost quality service etc.)

 Influence & Change Management:

• Obtains agreement of the strategy from all business stakeholders and publishes it for all users to access
• Facilitative Leadership Reports to Leadership on Market Trends and Category Performance
• Responsible for maintaining ongoing dialogue with the regional procurement teams regional category managers Global Product Managers & Technology dept. on key supplier issues

Qualifications :

Hard Skills:

• Negotiation skills and ability to influence with competencies in general expense contract requirements/nuances.
• Familiarity with market trends and key suppliers for Polymers Amines & Chelants & Hydrocarbon solvents.
• Strategy development and implementation.
• Conduct market research and analysis to stay updated on industry trends emerging technologies and competitor activities.
• Share insights and recommendations with senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations safety standards and sustainability practices in procurement activities.
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and conditions ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
• Develop and manage contract lifecycle processes including renewals and compliance tracking.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills capable of developing presentations and comfortable interacting with internal/external stakeholders and Veolia Water Tech senior management.
• Creative organized and self-motivated for success.
• Experience in working in different cultures and environments in a matrixed organization.
• Possesses unquestioned integrity and strong business ethics and leads by example.
• Demonstrates a firm commitment to the companys values (Solidarity Performance Simplicity Empowerment and Inclusion) and culture.
• Advanced interpersonal communication and presentation skills. Open objective and transparent communication listening and proactive.
• Demonstrated experience in building and leading high-performing teams with effective talent management pipelining and building of partnerships across sub-teams.
• Team player with peers to share and implement the best practices.

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college
• 12 years of experience in procurement category management or supply chain management with a focus on chemicals.
• Proven track record of strategic sourcing and supplier management in a global context.

Preferred:

• Experience in working in different cultures and environments in a matrixed organization.

Additional Information :

• Regional and global travel required- 30%.

As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time