Category Manager / Plywood & Wood Categories (EAP)
Core
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for plywood and related wood products to secure supply, optimize costs, and manage risks across the EAP region and global network.
Role type
Senior Category Manager / Strategic Purchaser
Builds
Reliable and competitive supply chains for plywood and wood products
Domain
Construction industry / Wood products procurement
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic category management, hands-on sourcing, commercial negotiation, supplier relationship management, cost optimization, market analysis, risk management, process improvement, data management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Timber or plywood industry knowledge, international procurement experience, knowledge of regulatory requirements
Technologies
Sourcing and analytics tools
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies, lead sourcing initiatives and tenders, negotiate contracts and framework agreements, manage strategic supplier relationships, identify alternative suppliers, drive cost optimization and value engineering, monitor category performance and KPIs, contribute to procurement digitalization
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC