Category Manager (m/w/d) Rohstoffe & Verpackungen
Core
Develop and manage strategic sourcing for key raw material and packaging categories to ensure supply security, cost efficiency, and quality for a leading building chemicals company.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Strategic supplier portfolios and long-term contracts for raw materials and packaging
Domain
Building chemicals / Construction materials
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier portfolio management, market analysis, cross-functional collaboration, ERP systems
Preferred skills
Chemical engineering or process engineering background, experience with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies for raw materials and packaging, negotiate annual and framework agreements, build and develop structured supplier portfolios, coordinate with corporate headquarters in Italy and sister companies, monitor market trends and raw material prices, ensure spend transparency and report on savings and KPIs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC