Group Category Manager

Job DescriptionLeading team of Buyers & Senior BuyersProvide global category management for a given range of Purchasing CategoriesDevelop strategic plans to deliver financial goals, incorporating current product/ services portfolio optimization in selected categoriesEnsure effective supplier selection, vendors’ management, global tendering process with multiple vendors, negotiation and drafting of contracts in line with business objectivesEstablish solid relationships with regional Purchasing Managers, key stakeholders and Business Units to select the most appropriate purchasing strategyNegotiate & implement global master services agreements/contractsPerform an active market research for new products/ suppliers for selected categoriesIdentify and asses the opportunities for cost optimization through proposed actions and effective spend data analysisConduct suppliers’ benchmarking/ KPI assessmentBuild up the scenarios for the most effective category managementQualificationsUniversity degree in Supply Management, Finance, Economics or equivalent directly related experienceBusiness Fluency in English with great presentation and communication skills8+ years of experience in purchasing/ procurement/ strategic sourcing/ SC area with an emphasis on international Category Management or on a similar position3 years with hands on people management of purchasing teamExcellent knowledge of direct categories (Consumables category would be a strong asset)Understanding and experience of working with a defined procurement processProven ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and prioritize appropriately in a dynamic work environmentStrong data analysis skills and ability to work with complex data and informationDesktop/ PC proficiency including Microsoft Office, specifically: Excel, Word, PowerPointAdditional InformationWork in a fast-growing organizationCareer in the multi-national, multicultural environmentIndependent position with wide range of responsibilitiesUnique opportunity to lead/ take part in international projects and gain experience with various businessesWe support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.Sustainability matters to us!We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!