Category Manager Traded Goods

Détails de la Mission

We are looking for a Category Manager Traded Goods for our headquarters in La Défense. 

Your main responsabilities will be :

•    Build and implement renewed sourcing strategies on Traded Goods categories. 
•    Define homogeneous key sub-categories within the Traded Goods category in alignment with the business as to build and implement the sub-category strategies. 
•    Optimize the supplier panel based on optimal conditions (launch tenders, negotiate price & contract, make or buy analysis, portfolio rationalisations, product & logistical optimisations, cash management, etc.).
•    Drive structural productivity leading (part of LEAP programme) to pre-agreed Year-Over-Year savings over the category spend.
•    Build & maintain a clear insight into the suppliers and upstream markets, to prevent price/supply risks that can negatively affect the competitive position of Bostik. Rationalise the supply base. 
•    Enhance the sourcing performance of 3rd party suppliers via co-sourcing of shared Raw and Pack materials. Asses make – buy opportunities and implement.
•    Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Manage supplier performance in line with the Category strategy in terms of: Security, CSR, PSRA, Cost, Quality, Service, and Manage structural supply issues: Security, quality, service & inventory. 
•    Networking: maintain and develop relationships with global & local suppliers and internal stakeholders to find opportunities that can grow the category.
•    Support sales in bringing promotions, bonuses, exclusive arrangements, etc. 
•    Contribute to the rationalization of product portfolio
•    Support Team: coordinate workload with other team members, behave like a team player, pro-actively support team members. Coordinate operational buyers in the countries
•    Provide monthly reporting including KPIs to measure Savings and Performance

Profil Recherché

The profile we are looking for :

•    Bachelor or MBA Degree preferred.
•    >8 years of experience in a similar role.
•    Procurement skills, Negotiation skills / Influencing skills
•    Financial aptitude, good business understanding
•    Analytical & structured
•    Entrepreneurial / “can do” attitude, ability to work in a non-structured environment
•    Good balance between hands-on mentality and high-level vision
•    Communication / Interpersonal skills / Presentation skills
•    Commitment to deliverables and deadlines
•    Willingness to travel within Europe at least ~ 25%-30% of time.
•    Background in chemical business preferred
•    Language skills: fluent in English (both verbal and written)