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Location : The role can be located in Poland (Lodz GBS), France (Meulan), or Spain (Barcelona).
About The Role
The Global Category Manager Capex & MRO ("Maintenance, Repair and Operations") will be a key driver in optimizing the company's spend. This role will develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for categories such as processing equipment, MRO, and related services. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering and project teams to align sourcing strategies with operational needs, establish long-term contracts, and manage tactical buying activities to meet immediate business demands.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement global category strategies for Capex & MRO.
* Identify and realize cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
* Drive supplier performance and contract compliance.
* Negotiate high-value contracts and manage complex negotiations.
* Forge long-term contractual programs with suppliers to reduce total cost of ownership.
* Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize equipment specifications.
* Mentor internal customers on contracted programs.
* Manage medium to complex projects with significant investments.
* Implement standardized sourcing processes and create global supply agreements.
* Support CapEx project purchases across all facilities.
* Evaluate programs with integrated suppliers.
* Own the commercial terms and conditions of negotiated deals.
* Support sourcing activities for all Barry Callebaut sites globally.
About You
* Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering.
* 10+ years of global sourcing experience in technical goods, especially processing equipment and MRO.
* Technical knowledge of food processing equipment is a plus.
* Experience in project management in a multi-plant or international environment.
* Proficiency in RFI / RFP procedures for capital equipment sourcing.
* Understanding of capital projects and TCO analysis.
* Strong negotiation skills, proactive attitude, and self-motivation.
* Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
* Procurement experience in food processing, pharma, or chemical industries.
* Excellent communication skills; fluent in English; French is a plus.
* Willingness to travel approximately 10% on an ad-hoc basis.
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