Senior Category Buyer Capex

Seniority Level: Associate

Ownership

Senior Category Buyer Capex & MRO

The Senior Category Buyer is responsible for development of European Category and Sourcing Strategies for the Capex & MRO scope and implementation of them via strategic sourcing projects and other non-sourcing initiatives.

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PURPOSE OF ROLE- Support the deployment of the RPO category strategy for Capex & MRO Europe within the required geographical scope- Support the assessment of the supply base through translation and communication of RFPs- Define & execute sourcing as according to internal requirements- Perform supplier relationship management through monitoring of key deliverables (SLA, KPI & Financials)- Provide analytics reporting on actual volumes/ prices and variances vs. budget- Ensure supply chain security by maintaining an operational follow-up with key stakeholders regarding future volume forecasts & operational needs- Ensure & guarantee compliance with internal policies through the sourcing process and implementation of tenders

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Transactional procurement- Support the budget definition and strategic planning processes, providing information about local situations- Drive compliant procurement agenda within Europe scope, and have full accountability for the correct implementation of any concluded sourcing within the assigned scope- Monitor Category and contracts performance, price variance and take appropriate corrective actions when needed- Resolve outstanding contract issues and claims- Consolidate contracts locally as well as across countries- Assure timely contract renewal and manage/plan contract expiration dates- Increase performance of procurement operational KPI's

Strategic procurement- Define & execute the European Capex & MRO Strategy and roadmap, in close collaboration with business stakeholders- Provide information for global/cross-zone sourcing streams and implement global and zone contracts- Lead and execute strategic/tactical sourcing projects- Implement European contracts (where required) in line with European S2P policies and overall strategic sourcing agenda- Participate in the Category budgeting process- Develop business award scenarios and final recommendation- Review, sign and ensure implementation of negotiated contracts

Continuous Improvement and Innovation- Challenge existing ways of working in order to improve procurement results and efficiency, delivering procurement targets- Understand and follow global and zone governance - policies and procedures, suggest improvement opportunities- Increase Procurement coverage of the spend (where relevant)- Drive proper/transparent contracting/purchasing methods- Identify, initiate and co-manage value engineering efforts, innovation projects with internal teams and external organizations- Support any procurement specific project (supplier portal, excellence program, etc.)

Key Internal Stakeholder and External Supplier Management- Engage with stakeholders and Suppliers to ensure supplier performance monitoring and alignment to targets, manage supplier relationship and develop category Supplier Relationship Management- Support and engage the Global Procurement office for procurement and category strategy deployment, as applicable, at regional and local level- Support suppliers in using the sourcing tool (for example e-auctions)- Regular follow-up of budget and financial figures with GPO and Zone/country Finance- Closely cooperate with your stakeholders

Compliance, Policies and Reporting- Embody the highest standards of compliance and ethics- Implement the Code of Business Conduct in particular, as it relates to Procurement- Adhere to Corporate & Social Responsibility policies & procedures

QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED- Master degree or equivalent by experiencer- Strong analytical skills- Fluent in English- Project management skills and ability to manage complex cross-country, cross-functional scope- Strong affinity with Capex & MRO, or a passion for machinery and it’s respective maintenance- Category management experience is a strong asset

Next to our competitive base salary, we put our people first by providing on-top benefits- Competitive Bonus- A Flexible Rewards system - (smartphone, bike lease, internet at home, Extra pension Plan, etc.)- Quarterly vouchers to taste our delicious beers- Compensation & seniority days in addition to legal holidays (40 Days total)- Meal vouchers, allowances, gift per company po