Global Category Manager – Machining, Welding & Extrusion
Core
Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for machining, welding, and extrusion materials, managing supplier performance and commercial agreements to support product groups and business units.
Role type
Global Strategic Purchaser (Senior, hands-on IC)
Builds
Sustainable supply chain solutions for energy, food, water, and shipping sectors
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (machining, welding, extrusion) + Global Sourcing
Required skills
International supplier relationship management (SRM), commercial negotiation, project management, stakeholder collaboration, market analysis of international metal markets, technical understanding of machining and welding processes
Preferred skills
Engineering or business graduate degree, experience in sales or purchasing, strong computer skills (MS Office), fluency in English
Technologies
MS Office
Responsibilities
Develop and implement sourcing strategies through close cooperation with stakeholders, manage and drive purchasing projects, find opportunities and negotiate commercial agreements, collaborate with R&D for material testing and audits, monitor international metal market developments and new materials/processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC