category management supervisor

Job description

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Competitive Cafeteria benefits package.

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Provided work equipment: laptop and mobile phone.

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Flexible work arrangement: 2 days remote work per week.

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Supportive and transparent organizational culture.

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Opportunity for international collaboration/work environment.

Organisation/Department

Our market-leading partner in the development and production of polymer-based products, which offers innovative system solutions in many areas, is looking for a new colleague to join its team in Biatorbágy. If you are looking for the challenges of an internationally recognized company with a stable background, this is the place for you!

In this role, you will act as a vital partner to our partner’s demand carriers, focusing on developing high-impact category strategies and value-capturing plans. As a Category Management Supervisor, you are accountable for the end-to-end development of category strategies. You will drive category (indirect materials and services) performance, manage strategic supplier relationships, and identify market opportunities to optimize costs and mitigate risks.

Job description

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Accountable and responsible for category strategy development and alignment with Business Units.

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Accountable for driving and reporting of category performance / results; develop, define, implement and measure cost optimization measures.

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Track market trends and supplier markets; identify and evaluate category opportunities and risks.

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Define risk management approach and appropriate actions.

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Develop category strategy: define strategic goals, target supplier portfolio, global implementation plans and KPIs.

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Manage relationship with key / strategic suppliers.

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Monitor strategy implementation: tackle action items in regions, track commodity performance, inform Business Unit representatives.

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Accountable for defintion of buying guide and buying channel; assure continuous information and communication flow within PUR network and share best practice.

- Lead and develop a team of three professionals, ensuring performance management, skill development, and alignment with departmental goals.

Requirements

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Education: Bachelor’s degree in an economic or technical field, such as Business Administration or Industrial Engineering.

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Experience: 4 to 7 years of relevant professional experience.

- Specialization: Practical experience in indirect materials and services category.

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Languages: High-level proficiency in English AND German.

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Software: Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of SAP is needed.

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Essential Expertise: Advanced knowledge of purchasing processes (focus on S2P), strategy development, supplier and risk management, and business partner management.

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Communication Skills: Ability to influence change and reach solutions through persuasion, even when faced with conflicting external objectives.

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Problem Solving: Proven ability to handle difficult, vaguely defined problems that require cross-disciplinary understanding.

Information

If the offered position has piqued your interest, please send your application materials in English or German.