Group Category Manager Capex & MRO

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Group Category Manager Capex & MRO

BekaertDeslee

Company

BekaertDeslee – Waregem -www.bekaertdeslee.com

Purpose & Role

The Group Category Manager Capex & MRO develops and deploys the Capex & MRO category strategy, focus on supporting and executing the category management & sourcing initiatives, in collaboration with the local Business Unit procurement network, accountable for the spend of the category defined within the every year (challenging spend Capex).

Reporting to: CPO

Indirectly managing Operations staff :

• Purchasing assistants
• Sourcing managers
• Local Buyers in the plants

Interaction with stakeholders:

• Internal contacts: IDE, Plant managers, General managers, ex VP Procurement and Supply Chain, CPO, BU Procurement Manager, Local Buyers, Quality Managers, Sourcing Managers, other Category Managers, Legal, Finance, Purchasing assistants, Logistics, Supply Chain …
• External contacts: (potential) suppliers – trade organizations – others if relevant

Key responsibilities

• The Group Capex & MRO category manager has a global responsibility and covers all BD BU’s for what is managed by CPT.
• Defines & Implements procurement strategy for the Capex & MRO category in alignment with the business and submits for approval to CPO.
• Provides leadership to execute category strategy throughout the organization
• Handles RFQ’s/RFI’s, negotiates and concludes contracts, frame-agreements, SLA’s for requested quantity of products within the required timeframe to guarantee the most competitive cost of ownership
• In cooperation with the BU’s and IDE (if applicable) develops and executes a yearly savings plan.
• Builds a portfolio of validated exchangeable suppliers in cooperation with Sourcing
• Validates suppliers and builds close and long- term relationships with suppliers in order to mutually reduce costs, build trust, increase service, process efficiency & speed
• Efficiently implements the purchasing processes of the Capex & MRO category in close cooperation with the Procurement Excellence Manager
• Manages and reports the supplier and category performance through ad hoc dashboard and KPI’s
• Identifies potential strategic risks and works closely with stakeholders to eliminate & mitigate these risks
• Gathers and maintains relevant Market Intelligence and trends
• Continuously improves the procurement performance
• Works and share information cross functionally and across BU’s to drive performance
• Monitors the correct implementation of negotiated contracts
• Works in close collaboration with BU Procurement Manager to insure correct implementation & compliance with the CPT Capex & MRO Category Strategy

Profile

• Preferably master degree or equivalent through at least 5 years Procurement and at least 3 years experience in Capex & MRO in category management
• Proven experience in strategic procurement & sourcing, good helicopter view, able the define, animate & deploy strategy on global/group scale
• Knowledge of supply chain management and product life cycle
• Strong influencing- and decision making skills with a focus on collaborative working in a matrix structure
• Strong analytical mind with strategic ability
• Strong negotiation skills, knowledge of strategic supplier management
• High ethical standards and integrity, working in a transparent way
• Excellent communication skills
• Hands-on mentality & result driven
• Curious & Embraces fact based decision making
• Business sense & Customer oriented
• Ability to deal with change & resistance
• Excellent Excel skills & SAP knowledge is a plus
• Languages : English
• Willing to travel up to at least 30 %
• Drivers license

Our offer

A challenging role at Group Level, with challenges in a unique environment in full motion, with growth opportunities and an attractive salary package.

Apply?

Please send your application and/or CV to Annemie Schuermans: annemie.schuermans@progressio.be (+32 471 42 63 23)