Category Manager – Auxiliary Equipment
Job Description
Category Manager – Auxiliary Equipment
Major offshore wind project in Scotland.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a category strategy to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency.
- Manage relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Guide and lead a team of Category Buyers and Operational Buyers to execute procurement activities in accordance with agreed service levels.
- Get directly involved in high value / critical spot buys and framework agreements.
- Manage performance of the category team, reporting and tracking KPIs.
- Conduct market research (knowledge of suppliers, state of the art technology, etc.).
- Develop and sustain supplier relationships with key suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with sourcing procedures and contract management.
- Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and innovation.
Technical Profile Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic purchasing, category management or logistics management.
- Experience in the maritime and/or civil infrastructure company is a plus.
- Proven experience in coaching and leading a team.
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to manage high value contracts.
