Global Category Manager - Flow E&I H / F

Global Category Leader - Flow, E&I

In this REMOTE role, you must BE based in EUROPE.

What is the purpose of the role?

The Global Category leader- Flow E&I will report into Global Category Management Team Leader. You will have circa an ~$80M spend portfolio and will BE responsible for developing, validating and implementing the global Procurement strategy for sub-categories within the portfolio.

You will work with with Procurement Project / Product Leaders, Regional Category Leader, Technology, and Supply Chain Leaders.

What are the day to day duties?

• Define a Global Category Strategy for assigned Categories that drives continuous improvement within the Category and benefits to the business
• Develop / Manage Preferred Supplier Network and Strategic Suppliers
• Define Contracting Strategy and lead Supplier Negotiations
• Drive Cash Improvements across assigned Categories
• Mitigate Risks to the business by driving a comprehensive strategy that builds a flexible supply chain and ensures continuity of supply
• Develop Best Cost Country strategy
• Drive supplier relationship management processes
• Report to Leadership on Market Trends and Category Performance
• General understanding of Direct material categories and water treatment technologies (products and operations).
• Familiarity with market trends and key suppliers in the relevant Categories.
• Knowledge of Supply base for Valves, Pipes & Fittings, Instruments, Analyzers, RO Pressure vessels
• Excellent verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills, capable of developing presentations and comfortable interacting with internal / external stakeholders and Water Tech senior management.

What skills and background will you likely have?