Category Manager Indirect Spend - Global
Dordrecht, Netherlands
Full Time
Experienced
Delrin® Job Description
Category Manager Indirect Spend - Global
Delrin® Overview:
Delrin® is an industry leading premium polymer business grounded in strong innovation and is a category creator with a longstanding reputation for quality, reliable supply and superior product performance. The iconic Delrin® brand, coupled with proprietary technology and deep application expertise make us a leader in High-End Engineering Polymer Market.
Delrin® is an engineering plastic/polymer used by our customers for many crucial components in highly engineered and technical applications, largely replacing metal with more efficient and cost-effective solutions that last as long. We have a strong focus on sustainability and produce a portion of our products from 100% bio feedstocks.
Delrin® enjoys exciting growth prospects from mobility, material handling, healthcare and consumer applications. We are excited to be able to operate as a smaller company that is more entrepreneurial in nature, and where growing this brand is the top priority. We offer a compelling environment for motivated talent to help shape the future of the business, while growing your career with us.
Job Description:
The Category Manager Indirect Spend is responsible for overseeing and managing all Indirect procurement categories, incl. MRO, Professional Services, Corporate Services and IT. The Category Manager will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our Indirect procurement categories, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and alignment with the company's strategic objectives. The Category Manager will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders within Operations, HR, Finance, and IT.
Key Responsibilities:
Category Management Indirect Spend
Ideal Profile:
We offer:
Category Manager Indirect Spend - Global
Delrin® Overview:
Delrin® is an industry leading premium polymer business grounded in strong innovation and is a category creator with a longstanding reputation for quality, reliable supply and superior product performance. The iconic Delrin® brand, coupled with proprietary technology and deep application expertise make us a leader in High-End Engineering Polymer Market.
Delrin® is an engineering plastic/polymer used by our customers for many crucial components in highly engineered and technical applications, largely replacing metal with more efficient and cost-effective solutions that last as long. We have a strong focus on sustainability and produce a portion of our products from 100% bio feedstocks.
Delrin® enjoys exciting growth prospects from mobility, material handling, healthcare and consumer applications. We are excited to be able to operate as a smaller company that is more entrepreneurial in nature, and where growing this brand is the top priority. We offer a compelling environment for motivated talent to help shape the future of the business, while growing your career with us.
Job Description:
The Category Manager Indirect Spend is responsible for overseeing and managing all Indirect procurement categories, incl. MRO, Professional Services, Corporate Services and IT. The Category Manager will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our Indirect procurement categories, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and alignment with the company's strategic objectives. The Category Manager will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders within Operations, HR, Finance, and IT.
Key Responsibilities:
Category Management Indirect Spend
- In close cooperation with internal stakeholders, develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Operations, HR, Finance, and IT to understand their requirements, align procurement strategies, and ensure effective communication and service delivery.
- Working closely with our MRO Commodity Managers and Contract Managers located on the Delrin sites in Dordrecht (NL) and Washington (West Virginia, US).
- Conduct RFP/RFQs and lead teams through the evaluation and selection process in accordance with company goals and policies.
- Review purchase requests for completeness and compliance with company requirements; negotiates with suppliers and approves purchases within their authorized amounts or size.
- Communicate category strategies, initiatives, and performance updates to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manage supplier performance to ensure quality and cost-effective services.
- Analyze spend data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement initiatives to achieve cost reductions while maintaining service quality.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier contracts, service delivery, and compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks within the categories.
- Monitor and track cost savings, performance metrics, and KPIs to measure the success of category strategies.
- Manage the maintenance of agreements with suppliers between Delrin and the supply base.
- Develop and maintain agreement templates.
Ideal Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA is a pre.
- Fluent in English. Dutch is a preferred
- This is a full-time position located in the Netherlands with the ability to commute to the Delrin site in Dordrecht at least two days per week.
We offer:
- A challenging position within an entrepreneurial, independent global company.
- Opportunity to be a part of the team developing a new business model to take the company into the future, with a strong emphasis on growing the brand.
- A competitive remuneration package with generous benefits.
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