Vacancies Category Manager Isocyanates & Cross Linkers

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

Key Accountabilities

Category Management:
o Regional category management for assigned category / sub-categories
o Develop and implement Isocyanates & Cross Linkers 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

Work with:
Procurement and Global Sourcing Director
TCL and BU RD&I
Supplier Representatives
ISC representatives

Experience

Requirements for Job (education or experience required to be able to perform this job):

• 5 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

Behavioral skills / Key Competencies

• Performance driven
• Good communication and influencing skills
• Ability to perform understand and present detailed information analysis and evaluation
• Problem Solving Solution and action oriented
• Stakeholder Management Skills
• Creativity Innovation and an eye for opportunities