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Onsite Category Manager, Supply Chain Procurement – Europe Intermodal Transportation
Posted 2 days ago
About the role
- Category Manager responsible for sourcing and contracting strategies for Intermodal Transportation in Europe. Leading supplier performance and internal engagement with various departments.
Responsibilities
- Develop the Europe Region category procurement strategies and subsequently manage the sourcing & contracting process for road, rail and intermodal logistic services in line with operations, supply chain and business requirements on service level, reliability and quality at optimal TCO.
- Assess business requirements, conduct competitive tenders, evaluate offers, award and negotiate contracts through efficient and effective category and contract management practices.
- Lead contract negotiations and placement of contracts with value creation in mind for Supply Chain needs and manage assigned category contracts.
- Benchmark rates and ensure all routes and rates are current and meet business requirements; ensure new lanes are quoted and contracted in a timely manner.
- Manage supplier performance; segment supplier base and routinely schedule and review suppliers’ KPI performance to ensure expectations are met and value is attained.
- Internal engagement with Supply Chain Management, Operations, Procurement, Legal, HR, EHSS, Sustainability, and Finance.
- Reporting of category metrics, preparation of reports and presentations.
- Provide business relevant market information and trends to stakeholders.
Requirements
- Master Degree, preferably in Economics / Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Bachelor degree plus extensive relevant training and experience.
- More than 10 years experience in category management, procurement, supply chain, sourcing and contracting of Land, Rail and Intermodal Transportation Services, transportation infrastructure and distribution services.
- A minimum of 7+ years’ experience is required in directly managing the procurement of road transportation, including sourcing, contract negotiations and supplier management in the Europe Region.
- Note: Road/Trucking Transportation procurement experience is required.
- Demonstrated expert negotiation skills, people management skills, analytical skills, change management, cultural awareness, and style flexibility.
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal) across all business levels, sites, cross-national and cross-functional organizations.
- Strong critical thinking and decision quality.
- Fluent in English and Dutch.
- Strong SAP experience, with Ariba experience preferred.
Benefits
- excellent health and well-being benefits
- comprehensive learning programs
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