Category Optimization Specialist
1 maand geleden
This is a unique opportunity to take on a challenging role in optimizing and supporting the deployment of Non-Product Related (NPR, Indirect) commercial agreements at Nouryon. As a Category Specialist, you will be responsible for refining strategies, maintaining agreements, and collaborating with various departments to ensure alignment with the company's objectives. Your expertise in procurement and supply chain management will be key to negotiating favorable terms and enhancing operational efficiency.
About the Job
In this role, you will support the Category Management of your assigned areas of responsibility, manage the procurement of aligned contracts to deliver optimized Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), coordinate with Manufacturing Stakeholders to improve country and regional supply and cost positions, and drive Supplier Management and Development to support business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies in areas of responsibility.
- Estimate risks and apply risk minimizing techniques.
- Implement and improve the sourcing standard processes, the required culture and sourcing continuous improvement programs.
- Identify best practices and benchmarks and ensure deployment within areas of responsibility.
- Develop and maintain in-depth market knowledge within areas of responsibility.
- Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiation power of suppliers.
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement and / or operations roles.
- Fluency in oral and written English, Dutch, and French.
- Education: University Bachelors or Master's degree level, preferably in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, Supply chain.
- Good understanding of the Supply Chain and Manufacturing functions: strategy, processes, systems and organization.
- Experience (direct / indirect) dealing with sales and customer service organizations.
- Change management: managing improvement programs with diverse teams as well as the cultural aspects of the change to be delivered.
- Strong Project management experience with lean management methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.
- Experience in Sourcing including Strategic Sourcing Methodology and contract management.
What We Offer
When you join Nouryon, you will be part of our fascinating and ambitious international environment with highly skilled and motivated colleagues. Where employees aim high, take ownership and do it right.
Our employment package comprises:
- A permanent contract.
- Attractive career opportunity.
- An attractive bonus scheme.
- An excellent salary tailored to the job level, your expertise and competencies.
- 35 vacation days.
- An excellent pension plan.
- The option to participate in a collective health insurance.
How to Apply
Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/.
We look forward to receiving your application
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