To strengthen our Group Procurement Raw Materials and Consumables teams, we are looking for Global Category Manager MRO/Services in Varna (Bulgaria). You will report functionally to the Global Team Leader Direct Consumables Sourcing. Join the team and shape the future of Procurement with us!
The Global Category Manager MRO and Maintenance Services is supporting and preparing the further development of the global category strategy in collaboration with the country-organizations and in alignment with the Global Team Leader Direct Consumables Sourcing.
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE
Constant development and refinement of the global category strategy for MRO-parts and services with the Global Team Leader
Creation of further spend-transparency for MRO-categories with focus on highly diverse categories
Creation of Further spend-transparency services
Support of group stock-optimization projects group (e.g. Nordics with GBPE) together with the Global Team Leader
Driving strategic MRO focus-topics as predictive maintenance
Strategic supplier meetings with dealers for MRO parts
Support and preparation of global frame contract negotiations with key-suppliers for MRO-parts and services
Organization and support of bundling-activities for MRO-products together with country organizations for homogenous MRO-categories e.g. fasteners, conveyor-belts
Best practice identification and sharing of services- and MRO-strategies and actions across countries
Escalation-support for country organizations with global suppliers
YOUR PROFILE
min. 5 years of professional experience in Procurement, preferably in the building materials industry or other producing industries; vendor management practices
Proven experience in category-strategy-definition and -analysis, global tender execution and data analysis for cost-optimization, including successful management and integration of central stakeholders in a bigger multi-national group
Good understanding of procurement processes, including supplier selection, negotiation design, contract negotiation, and performance management, in both buyer and international supplier markets environments
Minimum bachelor's degree in business-administration or industrial engineering
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (min. English, German is an additional advantage)
Ability to work efficiently in diverse teams; resilience and willingness to learn and grow
Willingness to travel up to 20%, with flexibility for national and international business trips
OUR OFFER
We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:
Attractive remuneration package consisting base monthly salary plus performance based annual bonus
Flexible working time models with up to 8 days remote working
Min 22 vacation days plus additional according to the Collective Agreement
Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development programs
Food vouchers – 200 BGN monthly
Additional allowance for daily food
Multisport card providing free access to various sport and recreational activities
Additional health and pension insurance
Individual onboarding with buddy program
Modern office in а communicative area near the Sea Garden in Varna
... and much more.