Category Manager - Raw Material Analyst

We are looking for a person to take the position of Category Manager. He or she will become a part of the Procurement Team and will be working closely with the whole Raw Materials team. The Category Manager will report to the Raw Materials Director EMEA.

Client Details

Our client is a global manufacturer and marketer of diversified and specialty chemical products. The company is currently establishing a new Business Centre in Kraków, where it is locating new competencies.

Description

• Reporting Raw Material Market intelligence and Pricing to the business.
• Data analytics and providing insights to the Raw Material team.
• Effectively interface with relevant Company Businesses, including stakeholders to communicate on market trends, cost forecasts and Supply Chain and Product Development Groups. You will ensure products and process developments are based on commercially viable raw materials from secure, high-quality sources.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies in agreement with our Businesses and manage negotiations at a European level.
• Optimize total cost of ownership for selected raw materials.
• Ensure best prices are negotiated to maximize business profitability and meet cost reduction and productivity improvement targets.
• Develop, implement, and direct processes to minimize the working capital and associated resource inputs within the procurement of raw materials.
• Support the Businesses in further developing the existing integrated supply chain in Europe to improve operational excellence in EHS, quality, customer service and cost.

Profile

• Master's degree (Commercial, Engineering, Scientific) or equivalent through experience.
• Several years of experience in a commercial environment, with procurement a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset.
• Experience in chemical industry is a plus.
• Experience in a competitive international context, with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Confident in dealing with ambiguity and a diverse material portfolio.
• Strong interest and/or skills in data insights and analytics
• Good IT skills, with specific confidence in Microsoft Office, with Power BI and SAP advantageous.
• Fluent in English and preferably Dutch, with an additional language being advantageous

Job Offer

• Extended Medical Care
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 26 days of holiday
• Retirement Benefit