Category Manager EU

2 giorni 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