Bulk Shipping Category Manager
Core
Strategic purchasing and operational management of bulk, breakbulk, stevedoring, and barging transportation for inbound and outbound flows.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Supply Chain/Logistics)
Builds
Global shipping purchasing strategy and supplier relationships for bulk transportation
Domain
Mineral-based specialty solutions industry / Bulk Shipping / Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, cost savings analysis, market evolution tracking, SLA definition, data management, AI tool exploration
Preferred skills
Knowledge of European languages (French, German, Italian), experience with automation tools
Technologies
AI tools, data management systems
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a global shipping purchasing strategy, deliver planned savings and sustainability targets, manage chartering processes and shipment follow-up, build networks with key stakeholders in Supply Chain and Operations, establish SLAs with internal shipping operations, act as Imerys representative with ship owners and industry bodies, support commercial teams with cost indications, maintain financial and performance data records
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC