Category Manager

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At DEME (Euronext: DEME), we are continuously working towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: climate change, a growing population and urbanisation, increasing maritime trade, and environmental issues. With our team of more than 5,600 highly skilled professionals, we enable the production of renewable energy, create new land and infrastructure, and tackle pollution. Supported by our versatile fleet of more than 100 vessels, we operate on the fine line where water, land, and energy meet. This unique position makes us an expert in offshore energy, dredging, infra, environmental, and concessions projects. Our fundamental goal? To combine the best technologies and the brightest minds so we can create a better, more liveable world for everyone.

DEME is a place for those who like to explore. It offers opportunities to work aboard one of our vessels, at international project sites or offices, or at our HQ in Belgium. A career at DEME can take you all around the world. Always inventing new ways of working, we’re the pioneers of this generation and we plan to be pioneers of the next generation as well. And now, as we continue to grow and shape the future of our world, you too can join us on our journey. Our only question is: Where Next?

Are you ready to choose DEME for your next career move?

As a Category Manager(Marine Equipment & Services) for DEME Group, you will drive and implement strategic planning and category management within our corporate Procurement. In this position, you will secure up-to-date market knowledge and be responsible for sourcing, negotiation, and overall supplier management. You will report to the Lead Category Manager of Shipyards and Machinery Equipment.

Your responsibilities

• You develop and deploy vision and strategy;
• You lead a team of 4 Category Buyers executing sourcing activities and concluding agreements;
• You lead cross-functional teams with focus on early involvement of business & functional stakeholders;
• You are accountable for the implementation, communication & optimization of framework agreements;
• You develop and sustain supplier relationship with key suppliers in order to realize TCO optimization;
• You ensure compliance with sourcing procedures and contract management;
• You identify end-to-end opportunities within the DEME supply chain and report these to the Lead Category Manager;
• You ensure the correct documents are being used (ITT/ RfQ , contract/PO, NDA’s, etc.).

Your profile

• You hold a Master’s degree with relevant experience within strategic procurement (or within a commercial role) and contract negotiations;
• You have experience with leading teams and people management;
• You have relevant experience in category management, strategic sourcing, and stakeholder management;
• You have excellent analytical capabilities and presentation skills (efficient usage of MS Office Excel and Powerpoint);
• It’s a plus, if you have relevant technical and/or commercial experience within the ship repair industry;
• You are fluent in English, and knowledge of Dutch & other languages is an asset;
• Your soft skills: Entrepreneurial spirit, team builder, team player, positive attitude, hands-on mentality, drive for ownership and results and high level of integrity;
• You have a drive for ownership and results;
• You are motivated to work in a dynamic and international environment.

Our offer

• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance;
• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally;
• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities;
• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing;
• A competitive salary package, including a company car and other extralegal benefits.