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Category Manager Services

Category Manager Services

JTIDublin, IE,
30+ days ago
Job description

Category Manager - Services

What this position is about - Purpose :

In this role you will manage the procurement activities for the relevant category / sub-category(ies) within your Cluster, following Global Category strategies and identifying alternatives if required. This role has the following main dimensions :

  • Manage the initiatives within the Cluster for identified sub-categories
  • Participate in financial planning and deliver benefits / value within the perimeter of action
  • Drive cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Apply Category Management principles, and coordinate implementation plans as per Cluster directions
  • Ensure business connectivity and foster collaborative business partnerships with specific stakeholders
  • Manage Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in full coordination with Cluster and Category directions
  • Role model in compliance and ethics
  • Act as Global Indirect Procurement ambassadors in the home location

What will you do - Responsibilities :

In this position, you will :

  • Be responsible for procurement activities of the assigned business sub-category(ies) within your Cluster. Roll out appropriate strategies set forth by the Cluster Category Manager, and provide sound direction for assigned sub-category(ies) as well as ensure close collaboration with all associated stakeholders
  • Apply Category Management principles, and support the development and implementation of the local procurement plan as per Cluster directions
  • Work in close collaboration with Cluster Category Manager to provide Cluster insights during Global Strategy definition and ensure that the supplier list is managed efficiently & effectively
  • Participate in financial planning and deliver benefits / value within your perimeter of action
  • Identify and manage the local / Cluster supplier pool
  • Negotiate strategic contracts and ensure optimum and sustainable supply conditions. Recommend timely strategic decisions where relevant to prevent procurement inefficiencies
  • Ensure security of supply and effective SRM throughout the supply chain, challenging status quo, proposing and running projects that added-value
  • Manage SRM in full coordination with Global / Regional / Cluster directions. Supports building of innovative & sustainable strategy with local suppliers and promotes any idea that could represent a competitive advantage for JTI
  • Lead and / or support supplier bidding processes in close cooperation with respective business partners to ensure the best combination of quality, cost, and service conditions for goods and services are attained
  • Ensure business connectivity and foster collaborative business partnerships with specific stakeholders. Demonstrate the value of business partnership by developing a customer-oriented approach and aligning strategy with key business partners ensuring it meets business priorities
  • Conduct supply risk assessments, build contingency plans, find alternative ideas, solutions in securing the best conditions for JTI including extensive market research and proactive sourcing of innovative suppliers
  • Who are we looking for – Requirements :

  • University degree, preferably in Finance / Supply Chain / Procurement
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar environment in a multinational company
  • Fluent English, other languages are an asset
  • Strategic thinking
  • Analytical skills
  • Interpersonal skills, engagement of internal and external parties
  • Business environment knowledge
  • Decision-making and project management
  • MS Office, SAP
  • What are the next steps – Recruitment process :

    Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.

    We will make sure every candidate will receive a reply after the application deadline.

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