Regional Category Manager

As EMEA Category Manager - Logistics you develop and deploy a vision, strategy, tactics, and management platform for freight and logistics. You are responsible for maximizing the value that QH receive from suppliers by delivering value-optimal sourcing strategies, efficient deployment of procurement resources, and effective alignment with QH’s Procurement Leadership Team.

What will you do?

Practical adoption and use of the Regional Category Management cross-functional process to deliver purchasing strategies for your category and sub-category Create, communicate, and maintain Regional category strategies Develop and lead negotiation strategies, conduct RFx, organize RFx results, and communicate complete strategy and results to senior management and key stakeholders in order to gain business alignment. Oversee supplier selection and supplier performance management, ensuring suppliers are in alignment with category strategy, business goals, and company policies. Proactively segment suppliers and utilize engagement programs to improve performance, achieve business goals, and maintain strategic alignment with senior procurement leaders and key stakeholders to continuously re-evaluate and improve procurement processes. Maintain a working knowledge of world-class supply chain processes to ensure that existing processes are targeted to attain excellence versus industry benchmarks Work with the Global and Regional teams to assign resources the prioritized projects Encourages the team to suggest step-change improvements in category management processes and leads the implementation of initiatives with support from Supply Analysis & Improvement and the team Deliver structural cost savings, supplier rationalization, contract implementation, and DPO enhancement, as well as other KPIs to meet or exceed established targets. This role reports to the Manager Indirect Procurement EMEA. This role will have intensive interaction with global counterparts within Quaker Houghton.

What are we looking for?

5+ years of progressive strategic sourcing and contracting experience in the logistics category. Ideally within a global procurement matrix organization. Languages: English at a professional level is a must. Location: Reasonable commuting distance to our Uithoorn, NL site.

Are you a QH employee, please contact your TA Partner or assigned HR team member for more information about the role and/or how to apply? 

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