Category Manager EU

17 ore fa

Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italia Process Automation Solutions Tempo pieno
Overview As EU Category Manager for Indirect & Services, you own the regional sourcing strategy and supplier relationships within a fast-paced industrial automation environment. You will align EU activities with global category leadership while addressing regional specifics, driving cost reductions and value through multi-stakeholder collaboration. You will lead strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier performance programs with a focus on risk, compliance, sustainability, and long-term partnerships. This role offers regional ownership with global exposure and a path to impact across divisions. Retribuzione / Benefits
* flexible work schedules
* global exposure and high visibility
* growth and continuous learning
* competitive compensation package
* trust-based flexible culture Responsabilità
* Lead international indirect & services sourcing network and ensure competitive supplier panel
* Negotiate prices, contracts, and terms; establish performance-based contracts and monitor KPIs
* Manage spend and savings via Long-Term Saving Plan across the portfolio
* Oversee Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to drive performance and continuous improvement
* Ensure compliance with ATS policies and integrate risk mitigation and sustainability in supplier selection and contracting
* Communicate with internal stakeholders and manage strategic sourcing opportunities
* Serve as EU point of contact for indirect sourcing issues; ensure governance and business continuity
* Coordinate EU execution with global category leads to align with global direction and regional needs Requisiti fondamentali
* Minimum 5–8 years in strategic sourcing in international manufacturing
* Strong analytical mindset; ability to work with ERP-derived data
* Proven track record in commercial negotiations with international suppliers for multi-million euro spend
* English mandatory; additional languages a plus
* Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership in multicultural environments
* Strong communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders
* Cross-functional leadership in multicultural environments
* Analytical mindset and results-driven
* ERP data analysis
* Supplier performance management
* Strategic sourcing and contract management