Category Manager- Auxiliary Equipment for a major offshore wind project in Scotland.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a category strategy to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency
- Manage relationships with internal stakeholders;
- Guide and lead a team of Category Buyers and Operational buyers to execute procurement activities in accordance to agreed service levels;
- Get directly involved in high value / critical spot buys and framework agreements;
- Manage performance of category team reporting and tracking KPI’s;
- Conduct market research (knowledge of suppliers, state-of-the-art technology, etc.
- Develop and sustain supplier relationships with key suppliers
- Ensure compliance with sourcing procedures and contract management;
- Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and innovation.
Technical profile requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic purchasing, category management or logistics management
- Experience in the maritime and/or civil infrastructure company is a plus
- Proven experience in coaching and leading a team;
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to manage high-value contracts.
