Global Category Manager

Marel

Aarhus, Midtjylland
Permanent
Fuldtid

17 dage siden

Do you have responsibility for a global strategy? Our Global Category Managers do.We are looking for a new Global Category Manager to be responsible for managing and sourcing one of the most important categories – electronics - with the aim to achieve optimum conditions regarding integral cost & benefit for Marel.This covers category strategy definition and implementation of the related sourcing activities through a cross-functional and global team. The emphasis is on maximizing the procurement contribution upstream the value chain, while continuously improving supply base performance and reducing complexity.As Category Manager, in your daily tasks, you will:

Define and implement Category strategies aligned with key stakeholders
Be responsible for performing and coordinating strategic sourcing initiatives within the defined area of responsibility, performing tenders, conducting negotiations and concluding global frame contracts with main vendors.
Provide continuous market intelligence, analysing competition practice and movement, identifying alternative vendors, new developments and innovative solutions.
Share responsibility of identifying and leveraging optimization levers in regard to product specifications and future demands in close cooperation with the partners in innovation and product management/sales.
Be responsible for key vendors selection and integration in demand/specification management and design process.
Be accountable for vendor performance
Closely cooperate with local procurement to ensure alignment.
Take part in performing regular risk management analysis and define and implement relevant mitigation measures in alignment with the cross-functional stakeholders
Drive the sustainability agenda for your category.
Act as strategic purchaser for the category on your home site.

Who are we?We are a team of problem-solvers from all over the world, proud to be working on transforming the future of food. As world leaders in advanced food processing solutions, we can contribute to creating a world where quality food is produced sustainably and affordably – but we need a new Global Category Manager to help us get the most out of this opportunity.What´s in it for you?There’s nothing like the feeling you get when you do something worthwhile for a living. That said, coming home from work knowing you made a difference is just one of the great things you can experience at Marel.You can also expect:

The opportunity to make a positive change for a global category
A challenging position with a lot of possibilities of optimization
Recognition for your achievements
Clear objectives and realistic demands
Access to decision-makers and a global network of specialists

What kind of a person are you?We encourage each of our 8000+ employees to bring their unique self to work and aim to make everyone feel recognized, valued and free to explore their potential. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture and welcome new colleagues from all walks of life. You will recognize in yourself that you:

Have strong influencing skills and ability to work in a matrix organisation
Are analytical so that you can interpret and integrate information to formulate a vision and create a strategic approach, and at the same time you understand which details are important and how to organize your work independently.
Are motivated by creating strong partnerships and creating results, and you contribute to our positive, self-driven and proactive culture

In order to be successful in this position, we expect you to have a bachelor or master degree within procurement, supply chain or within a technical field, combined with several years of experience within strategic procurement and/or category management.Moreover, you bring with you:

Several years’ of cross-functional experience through project work in a related functional area
Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
Willingness to travel approximately 20%

If you also want to have the chance to lead a global strategy within category management, this is the right opportunity for you!Don´t hesitate to send us your application via the “Apply” button.If you have any question about the role, feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist Dorthea Bülow by email: dorthea.bulow@marel.comPlease notice that we do not accept applications and CVs sent via mail.#LI-DB1

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