ES-Group is a European holding company with the ambition to become a global leader in mineral-based materials. The Group comprises Marmite, Acquabella, F&D, MCBath, Fiora, Nuovvo, Aquatica, MTI Baths and Resiblock.
We are seeking an experienced Global Category Manager to lead our team.
Job Purpose:
The Global Category Manager will identify, select, qualify and continuously develop the best supply base through Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles, exceeding customer expectations at a global level for assigned categories.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement category strategies, ensuring alignment with operations to guarantee business continuity and future scalability.
* Lead the assigned categories globally.
* Manage procurement activities, cost budgets, business spending and savings forecasts for the category.
* Negotiate agreements with key suppliers and renew price lists, terms and conditions periodically.
* Adapt corporate contractual frameworks to local business needs and execute frame agreements as approved.
* Define and maintain standard agreements with major suppliers, ensuring compliance with Company directives and guidelines.
* Develop processes, tools, analytics and dashboards relevant to the assigned category.
* Contribute to setting and implementing budgets and targets within the strategic framework.
Position Requirements:
Education:
* Bachelor's Degree and Master of Science in Engineering or Economics.
* CIPS qualification preferred but not essential.
Languages:
* Fluent in Spanish and English, both written and spoken.
Experience:
* Minimum 10 years' experience in sourcing and category management, with sound knowledge of industrial companies.
Personal and Soft Skills:
* Strong leadership skills and ability to collaborate across different divisions and business areas.
* Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers, customers, R&D and Local Divisions.
* Cultural awareness, excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
* Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time.
Technical and Functional Skills:
* Demonstrated ability to lead complex category strategies.
* Knowledge of UK and EU Procurement Legislation.
* Experience in end-to-end category management and execution of complex procurement activities.
* Strong contract management skills, including drafting specialized terms and dispute procedures.
* Proficient in procurement-related systems such as SIEVO, SAP, market indices and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
* Strong analytical skills and experience in consumer insights development and sourcing levers.
Why Join Us?
If you are passionate about driving global procurement excellence, working in an international environment and making a real impact through strategic sourcing, we invite you to join our dynamic and ambitious team.
We believe that authenticity empowers our team and celebrate diversity in all its forms: ethnicity, nationality, race, age, gender and experience. We want a place where everyone can be genuine, regardless of religion, identity, sexual orientation or disability.