Section Manager Binder and Chemicals
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16 hours ago
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Job Summary
Ready to help build a better future for generations to come
In an ever-changing fast paced world we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.
Join us and make a difference!
About us
We are ROCKWOOL the world leader in stone wool solutions working to enrich modern living through sustainable insulation and building products. You will join Group Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) a team of procurement professionals supporting the ROCKWOOL Group across multiple categories and regions.
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Your role
As Section Manager for the Binder & Chemicals team you will lead the section while beingdirectly responsiblefor one or more categories. You will own category strategies supplierrelationshipsand delivery of results while supporting Group Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) business plans.
You willoptimizecategory management strategies manage spend under control secure continuoussupplyand mitigate category-related risks. The role requires strong category managementexpertise procurementknow-howandpeopleleadership to drive performance across the team and interfaces within the Group and OPCOs.
Keyresponsibilities
Lead the section to deliver contribution targets andmaintaina robust sourcing pipeline.
Own one or more categories: develop and evolve category strategies support sourcing activitiesand beaccountable for results.
Drive team discussions toidentifyvalue creation opportunities and proactively address gaps against targets.
Monitor category performance and provide regular reporting on contribution contract coveragecomplianceand other KPIs.
Review category strategies and draft evolutions with Category Managers prior to Category Director reviews.
Lead discussions focused on improving contract coverage and compliance.
Lead the TYCE exercise including preparation and alignment with the team beforereviewwith the Category Director.
Proofread contract executive summaries before submission to the Category Director.
Support andparticipatein supplier evaluationselectionand negotiations to build long-term partnerships and continuous improvement.
Propose category-related risks (market and price volatility supply disruptions compliance) and define mitigation actions together with the team.
Act as the first point of escalation for the team; escalate unresolved issues to the Category Director when.
Provide hands-on support in troubleshooting problemresolutionand decision-making related to category issues.
Represent the Category Director in meetings when including OPCO QBRs TYCE reviews with the CPO and key stakeholder meetings (Technical Supply Chain and Managing Directors).
Support recruitment activities including CV screening and participation in first-round interviews.
Lead people management activities: coaching performance management promotionstrainingand capability development.
Coordinate leave planning within the team to ensure continuous business support.
Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholdersregardingcategory performanceopportunitiesand status updates.
Keyresultareas
Delivery of company strategy and KPIs particularly within GSP Binder & Chemicals.
Zero supply interruptions causing factory stoppages.
Strong leadership and effective execution across all key responsibility areas.
Excellent internal and external stakeholder management.
Who we are looking for
University degree with 1015 years experience in category management procurement supplychainorlogistics.
Proven experience managing teams and owning categories end-to-end.
Strong business acumen with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
Solid category managementexpertise including contract management legalunderstandingand negotiations.
Ability to structure and execute complex analyses and translate insights into clear recommendations and actionable implementation plans.
Proven negotiation capability with a balanced and pragmatic commercial mindset.
Proactive forward-lookingand results-oriented approach.
Excellent communication skills in English both written and spoken.
Comfortable working cross-functionally in an international environment.
Personalbehaviours
Communicates clearly and sets expectations effectively.
Works collaboratively across teams and functions.
Takesownership and acts independently and proactively.
Plans and organizes work effectively managing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Continuouslyidentifiesimprovement opportunities and translates them into action.
Acts as a role model contributing to collective team results beyond own category
How to apply
If you see yourself in this role please apply with your CV in English.
Who we are
We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark we transform volcanic rock into safe sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12200 employees located in 40 countries with 51 manufacturing facilities all focused on one common purpose to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.
Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs including SDG 14 Life Below Water. Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the ROCKWOOL Denmark SailGP team we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.
Diverse and Inclusive Culture
We want all our people to feel valued respected included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees promote diversity and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.
At ROCKWOOL you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to fact we refer to our culture as The ROCKWOOL Way. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition responsibility integrity and efficiency.
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