Category Strategist

Category Strategist

We are seeking a skilled Category Strategist to join our Group Procurement team at Dab Pumps. As a Category Strategist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing purchasing strategies for relevant categories, collaborating with stakeholders to achieve performance objectives, and managing supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and share purchasing strategies with the Head of Group Procurement
• Contribute to the achievement of performance KPIs defined by the Head of Group Procurement
• Manage supplier relationships based on strategic weight
• Set development goals for strategic suppliers and ensure progress
• Finalize contractual negotiations with suppliers
• Share performance objectives with stakeholders
• Collaborate with Operations functions in critical supply issues
• Process Group Budget for assigned purchase categories

Requirements:
• Ability to engage and influence others
• Analytical and vision skills
• Effective communication and public speaking techniques
• Results-oriented
• Proactivity and problem-solving
• Leadership skills
• Teamwork
• Ability to adhere to changes and generate them if necessary

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