Procurement Category Manager (Hybrid)
We are seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager to join our Ireland Procurement team as part of the Country Procurement Director's leadership. In this role, you will be responsible for executing category strategies on a local level and acting as a Lead Buyer for local organizations.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement category strategies to deliver value for the business, focusing on Maintenance & Production Services, Production Equipment & Raw Materials categories.
* Collaborate with national/regional directors, local managers, and Group Direct Sourcing to determine sourcing needs and capture synergy opportunities.
* Built strong relationships across stakeholder groups to facilitate the implementation of procurement initiatives and processes.
* Forecast, budget, and deliver on financial KPIs.
* Drive annual cost-saving projects and other procurement benefits using best-in-class procurement tools.
* Provide monthly reports and KPIs demonstrating continuous improvement and delivery across key categories.
* Promote sustainability initiatives in line with the business decarbonization roadmap.
Requirements:
* A well-rounded and experienced procurement professional with sound business acumen.
* A data-driven decision maker with excellent leadership skills.
* A dedicated partner who can engage effectively with both the business and regional procurement organization to enhance collaboration and achieve local procurement objectives.
Benefits:
Car Allowance Bonus