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Category Manager Additives EMEAAbout the role
The jobholder needs to maximize alignment with regional procurement specialists to ensure the achievement of global and regional sourcing objectives and strategies, which may have different priorities compared to local/regional site needs.
Responsibilities
* Category Management:
* Manage global category for assigned categories/sub-categories.
* Develop and implement global and regional sourcing strategies (SSM).
* Create a pipeline of TCO reduction projects aligned with sourcing financial objectives.
* Gather raw material market intelligence and forecast prices.
* Manage risks related to supply, finances, and supplier base, including in/out sourcing strategies.
* Supplier Management:
* Manage supplier portfolio, including selection, negotiation, and QDCIS improvements.
* Maintain mutually beneficial supplier relationships and collaborate across organizational levels.
* Act as Key Supplier Manager (KSM) for high-spend strategic global suppliers in the category.
* Introduce new suppliers as needed.
* Stakeholder Management:
* Serve as the key interface between sourcing and TCL, working with R&D on supplier innovation, new product introductions, and portfolio management.
* Support resolution of escalated supply issues.
* Represent the global category in regional cross-functional forums and programs.
* Implement SLAs in AkzoNobel plants.
* Contract Management:
* Negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers.
* Oversee contract implementation.
* Portfolio Management:
* Manage raw materials for assigned categories/sub-categories.
* Sustainability:
* Ensure suppliers align with AkzoNobel’s sustainability goals.
About you
* Minimum 5 years in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing, with experience in supplier negotiation and management.
* Experience in developing and deploying sourcing strategies and achieving sourcing excellence.
* Proven success in improving supplier cost, quality, and delivery performance.
* Proficiency with procurement management tools (e.g., Coupa, Icertis, Ariba).
* Knowledge of market dynamics, supply chain value creation, and industry best practices.
At AkzoNobel, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive. We value diversity and strive to create a tolerant environment. Our talent acquisition process emphasizes awareness of unconscious bias, ensuring all qualified applicants are considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.
Requisition ID: 46214
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