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Global Category Manager MRO (m/f/d)

 

We are looking for a new Global Category Manager MRO (Maintenance, Repair/ Operations) to lead the overall strategy for the sourcing and supply of MRO categories globally across 9 sites by ensuring effective business partnering with the stakeholders to deliver continuous competitive advantage in terms of cost, quality, service and innovation.

 

This role can be located at any of our Production sites in Europe
 

Key responsibilities Develop the global MRO category sourcing strategy to drive value and achieve global targets Identify and evaluate sourcing potential (cost, lead times, technologies etc.) by conducting market intelligence Bundling of the global needs to optimize cost, inventory and lead times Strategic supplier management: selection, qualification, evaluation and steering Conduct the category supply market research in which the supplier operates to apply industry best practices on an ongoing basis: business trends, market conditions, supplier cost structure and benchmarks Assessment of strategic importance and mitigation of supply market risk Negotiation of contracts with key suppliers, ensuring contracts (and any subsequent claims) are managed proactively Being accountable for steering, tracking and controlling realization of defined activities within the relevant category: YoY savings, e-catalog roll-out and adoption, taxonomy, spend contracted, supplier’s consolidation, trade payables aligned to best industry standard, compliance to preferred programs, etc. Providing functional leadership and direction to stakeholders and regional category buyers Periodical reporting to the sites, regional and global management

 

You bring these skills, experience & education Bachelor’s degree in the field of business administration, master’s degree is a benefit Minimum 5 years indirect or direct procurement experience, including plant materials and services and products such as tooling, MRO would be very beneficial Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing methodology and its application (e.g. fact-based negotiations and cross functional team collaboration) Experienced with progressive procurement tools, such as cost structures, supplier business plans, electronic auctions, cost savings agreements, etc. Record of driving cost savings, working in a global matrixed organization is a plus Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to network and establish and maintain good working relationships cross-functionally Strong system skills including the MS-Office (xls, doc, ppt), understanding MRP/ERP systems, such as BRAVO, SAP Fluent in English, German language is of advantage Travelling is required up to 25%, depending on the necessity   SIG competencies

We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is ‘yes’, come and join us.

 

Our promise

SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. We offer competitive compensation and an opportunity to partially work from home. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.

 

About SIG

SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it’s the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better. Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.

 

 

 

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Phone: +49 246 279 1436 Email: recruiting@sig.biz