Category Manager

2 giorni fa

Pavia, Lombardy, Italia Hitachi Tempo pieno

Overview

As a Category Manager, you will shape and lead strategic sourcing for Marketing and Communications, driving value through cost optimization, quality, and supplier reliability. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to implement world-class procurement practices and robust supplier agreements. The role focuses on delivering sustainable outcomes while navigating regulatory contexts. This is a high-impact position where your procurement leadership supports business growth and innovation.

Retribuzione / Benefits

  • Competitive salary and incentives
  • Well-being and care
  • Paid and unpaid leave
  • Flexible work options
  • Benefits that support your financial security

Responsabilità

  • Design and execute strategic sourcing initiatives within a global framework
  • Advise stakeholders and align procurement strategies cross-functionally
  • Lead high-value negotiations with key suppliers and secure favorable terms
  • Translate global contracts into locally effective, compliant agreements
  • Evaluate suppliers on quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability
  • Develop and maintain global/local agreements aligned with company directives
  • Drive continuous improvement through cost-optimization and SCM best practices
  • Support risk management and regulatory compliance across the category

Requisiti fondamentali

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience, including 3+ years in indirect categories (marketing, communications, consulting, branding)
  • Proven ability to build cross-functional partnerships and lead international collaboration
  • Strong negotiation, contracting, and relationship-building skills
  • Solid project management, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
  • Leadership experience; coaching and knowledge sharing
  • Fluency in English; strong MS Office, MS Teams, Power BI, SAP Ariba skills
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • analytical thinking
  • leadership and mentoring
  • MS Office
  • MS Teams
  • Power BI