Regional Category Manager

Industrial Equipment & Services Capex

EUROPE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a “Regional Category Manager” role in Europe, for our client who is a world leader in mining of performance minerals for the industry. 

Reporting to the Head of Regional Category Managers for Green Mobility Investments, this role will be responsible for all Capex expenses in connection with the industrial projects he/she is affected to in his/her region

The Regional Category Manager has a key role in enforcing the Capex purchasing playbook during the preparation and execution of the industrial projects. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all his/her major Industrial Projects above 250k€ are prepared and executed following the Purchasing playbook during the preparation and execution of the industrial projects
• Be the single point of contact for the purchasing activities on his/her industrial projects
• In coordination with Project Managers, define the Purchasing strategies on projects
• Prepare the purchasing plan in collaboration with Project Managers and PPMs, fills it and update it in the Capex Purchasing tool
• Organize routines with Project Managers and PPMs and/or EPCM contractors to review the purchasing activities
• Perform the sourcing of suppliers, challenge the technical team to qualify new suppliers.
• Be proactive in avoiding mono-sources situations
• Prepare and negotiate major Capex contracts on his/ her projects (above 250k€)
• Ensure consistency of the terms and conditions across the group for a same supplier
• Support Project Managers in case escalation towards suppliers is required
• Contract management: follow contracts and he/she formalizes the first step of claims in collaboration with the legal department.
• Fill his/her savings in the Capex Purchasing tool (O2T).
• Develop key regional supplier relationship management and establish performance review with the strategic suppliers
• Drive improvement of specifications developed by project managers to reach a standard level within Imerys Group in terms of safety and expressing of need
• Ensure the Implementation of the Capex Purchasing Process on his/her projects
• Ensure the achievement of the Sustainability KPIs
• Support the proper implementation of the transversal excellence programs for his/her team
• Support the Purchasing Plant Managers on their negotiations or in case of claims with suppliers
• Support/ Coach PPMs on their Capex projects to help them get familiar with Capex purchasing process

Job Specifications:

• Master’s degree required in Engineering, Technical or Business with a purchasing specialization
• Minimum of 5 years Capex purchasing experience
• Experience in a multicultural environment
• Ability to manage several projects in parallel.
• Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of achieving significant year over year results
• Result oriented
• Fluent in English and in another language (French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese or Chinese)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytic and negotiation skills
  

What We Offer:

In return, the ideal candidate will be offered a permanent contract and an attractive remuneration package. This is an opportunity to join a reputable and stable company. Please note that only candidates who meet the specified requirements will be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.