Senior Category Manager Logistics & Packaging Europe

Job description

Develop, implement, monitor and realize the sourcing strategy for the Logistics & Packaging category within company requirements and guidelines, ensuring delivery of agreed business objectives with Business Units and Group Functions while contributing to the overall success of dsm-firmenich ANH SolCo.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the category strategy and implementation roadmap for Logistics & Packaging in Europe.
• Lead deployment of category strategies and prioritize procurement initiatives across the region.
• Prepare and lead fact-based negotiations, supplier selection activities and contract management processes.
• Manage procurement initiatives in close alignment with stakeholders, business functions and procurement colleagues.
• Build, develop and manage strategic supplier relationships and ensure effective Key Supplier Management (KSM), including contract compliance and performance monitoring.
• Drive knowledge sharing, collaboration and standardization across procurement teams by providing category expertise and promoting procurement best practices.
• Contribute to the development of dsm-firmenich ANH SolCo indirect procurement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strengthen procurement's profile and value proposition within the stakeholder community.
• Support cost reduction, cash optimization and responsible sourcing objectives.

We offer

• An open, trusted and flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
• A firm belief that working together with stakeholders and suppliers is the key to achieving great things.
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.
• Opportunities to design and implement innovative talent solutions from the ground up.
• A collaborative culture where your ideas and voice matter.
• Career growth and learning opportunities across businesses, teams, and borders.
• The support of a global team committed to progress and creativity.
• A workplace where you can make a real difference for millions, every day.

You bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement or a relevant business environment.
• Extensive experience in logistics, warehousing or packaging sourcing.
• Experience within international and multicultural environments.
• Fluent English; additional languages are advantageous.
• Category management expertise.
• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities.
• Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Negotiation and demand management expertise.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and strong ownership.

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