Category Manager

The Category Manager is responsible both for setting and developing the strategy for a specific group or category and managing the associated suppliers. This includes overseeing the entire external supply chain from the supplier to production and actively search for optimization potential in order to reduce procurement costs, as well as ensuring that procurement processes align with the project's needs and goals.Task & ResponsabilitiesLead/coordinate negotiation of all major project purchases in commodities defined, utilizing available department resources as assigned by supervisor and working within business-unit.Leads and directs the operational buyer and carries the responsibility for the level of inventory in in the commodity group/category.Elaboration and enforcement of supplier contracts (NDA, quality agreements, business agreements, etc.) in the international environment with service and development partners.Management of the supplier portfolio in the commodity group/category incl. supplier market analysis, benchmarks and price negotiations.Project related execution of RFQs, purchase price analysis and negotiations including 'Supplier first evaluation'.Responsible for achieving targets such as purchasing savings and inventory targets of the commodity group/category.Perform supplier audit together with RA/QA.Create monthly key performance indicators (KPI), evaluate and derive measures.Perform annual risk analysis of key suppliers.Actively support the plants (Manufacturing) in finding solutions to supplier issues to enable these departments to achieve their delivery targets.Support by solving complex complaints with suppliers and delivery problems.Actively support R&D to successfully launch new products based on existing or new suppliers.Maintain key supplier and material master data.Strive for internal process improvements and best practices.Ensure suppliers are prepared for production and handle deliverables including all needed system updates.Ensure compliance with procurement policies and standards.Create, document and implement standards to help guide the improvement program.Work with PM to decline supplier's operation plan.Education- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or related fields.Skills & CompetenciesStrong negotiation and communication skills even in difficult situationsProficiency in Microsoft Office tools, ERP system SAP, Purchasing processes, negotiation strategies and data analysis. Fluent in English and able to communicate at all levels in the organization.Problem solving, proactive, energetic and good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to multi-task are abilities needed to do the job properly.Essential in this position are a cooperative, diplomatic and flexible attitude, a good dose of ambition and enthusiasm.Flexible regarding travelExperience & Background3 years of experience in managing a supplier portfolio or a technical product group in production companyProject management experience of international projectsPrevious work experience in an international companyPrevious experience in purchasing of complex technical products such as pumps, fans, pneumatic components, etc.Location: Via Balegante 27, *****, Riese Pio X (TV)Department: ProcurementType of work: full time *************)Type of contract: PermanentOnly applications with attached CVs will be evaluatedInformation pursuant to the New EU Regulation No. ********.The personal data reported in the curriculum vitae will be processed by Steelco S.p.A., with registered office in Riese Pio X - TV, Via Balegante 27 ("Company"), for the selection related to this position or other similar ones. Detailed information also regarding the rights recognized by the legislation on the protection of personal data, can be found in the information notice available on the Company's website at the "Careers" page (