**Mission**:**Responsibilities**:- ** Category Management**:- Develop and implement category strategies for Capex that align with the company’s objectives.- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks in Capex purchases.- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of market conditions, supply base, and emerging technologies.- ** Sourcing and Procurement**:- Lead E2E procurement processes for Capex including tendering, negotiating & contract management.- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and ensure procurement strategies meet business needs.- Develop a supplier base that supports the company’s growth, quality, and innovation objectives.- Manage supplier performance, conducting regular reviews and addressing any issues/concerns.- ** Contract Management**:- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for Capex to ensure favorable terms and conditions.- Ensure all contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements & risk management standards.- Monitor contract performance & compliance, managing any changes or renewals as necessary.- ** Cost Management**:- Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and service levels.- Develop total cost of ownership (TCO) models to evaluate and optimize procurement decisions.- Monitor and report on cost savings achieved and projected against targets.- ** Stakeholder Engagement**:- Work closely with local procurement teams, engineering, finance, operations, and project management teams to align procurement activities with project timelines and budget constraints.- Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on procurement activities, category strategies, and market developments.- ** Risk Management**:- Identify and mitigate risks associated with Capex procurement, including supply chain disruptions, financial instability, and compliance issues.- Develop contingency plans and ensure supply continuity for critical projects.- ** Continuous Improvement**:- Implement best practices in procurement processes and contribute to continuous improvement of function.- Keep abreast of industry best practices and innovations in Capex procurement management.**Requirements**:- University degree in Engineering or Business Administration.- Additional training: Specialized in Procurement in Services, engineering international environment, facility management experience, SAP ARIBA experience.- At least 5 years in a similar position.- Soft Skills: Negotiation practice, open-mindedness, technological knowledge, financial awareness, results orientation, market and supplier intimacy, initiative, supply chain knowledge, teamwork, organization & management, flexibility, analytical thinking, impact and influence.- Demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing environment.- Excellent spoken and written English (C1).J-18808-Ljbffr