Overview(Maternity cover) Do you want to establish close relationships within the global Grundfos organization and gain a broad network where you have touchpoints that go beyond Purchasing and your own categories? Then join the EMEA Group Purchasing team as a Senior Category Manager (CM).We are a positive team and enjoy a good working atmosphere. A high level of trust, respect, and good relationships are some of the ingredients. We have a high team spirit and we are closely connected. We meet on a regular basis in online meetings to review progress on our projects, to keep each other up to date and to foster team spirit. And now and then, we meet face to face in smaller groups or with the entire team - depending on the projects we are working on,David Berlanga Gonzalez, Senior Purchasing Manager for EMEA, explains.What is the job about?As our Senior Category Manager, you are responsible to deliver consistently high customer satisfaction on behalf of Group Purchasing and the business performance units. You conduct Value Based Sourcing within the Category and optimize continuously the Operational Excellence, Innovation and Sustainability delivered from your Suppliers. You ensure the optimization of your area of responsibility from a total cost of ownership perspective.Key activitiesStrategic sourcing related activitiesResponsible to develop category strategyExecution of category strategy by using the existing Purchasing ToolsFacilitate and coordinate supplier negotiationsResponsible for the tendering process (eRFI & RFQs and e-auctions)Gain and establish in-depth market knowledgeSelect supplier and negotiate overall purchase conditions (projects, re-source, etc)Oversee and optimize supplier portfolioResponsible for the contract coverageResponsible for cost out activitiesSupplier approvalSupplier Relationship Management related activitiesResponsible for the performances of suppliers (e.g. on-time deliveries, quality)Regular follow-up with suppliers on performance against target and agreed on development activitiesDrive, arrange and participate in system audits, CSR audits, etcSupport supply chain improvements and initiatives in cooperation with local unitsOversee suppliers' capacities and drives improvement initiativesSupports Product DevelopmentSecure deliverables on required VPC activities including approval of supply chainEnsure the classification of suppliersCreate SRM strategies for key suppliers and relevant collaborative suppliersCreate and design supply chain solutions to support 48h deliveriesEstablish and maintain a team of cross-functional key stakeholdersSupport Purchasing for Project sales with the right supplier portfolioOperational Procurement Management-related activitiesAccountable for Vendor master dataAccountable for Purchasing conditionsYour main collaboration partnersPurchasing Management Region / Performance Units, Operations / Plants, Supply Chain, Quality, Group Purchasing, Product and Offerings Development, Engineering, Finance, Operations Strategy, Legal and Product and Program Managers.What do you need to apply?Relevant technical education or experience within ElectronicsAt least 5 years of relevant experience within sourcing in a global organizationExperience in industry, large manufacturing environmentsExperienced in communicating at the senior executive level as well as other levels internally as well as externally (typical counterpart in relationships and strategic negotiations will be managing directors or senior executives)Practical and strategic thinkingAbility to coordinate complex processes or projectsExperience with SAP as ERP systemYou are able to communicate fluently in English and work in global organizations, across geographical and cultural difference“On a personal level, you enjoy relating and networking with stakeholders on all hierarchical levels. You are a good communicator and know how to persuade and influence others. Team-work, respect, and trust are important to you”, finishes David.What’s in it for you?What are your goals? Here at Grundfos it’s our mission to enable you develop and fulfil your aspirations, both career and personal. We are guided by our six core values, and you’ll find that your fresh ideas will be welcomed and make a difference in everything from local to large-scale global projects. You’ll encounter colleagues from all over the world both as part of your daily work, supporting and all the while broadening each other’s cultural horizons.In addition, your day-to-day benefits include:Annual bonusesPrivate medical assuranceHybrid working policy with organized transportation to work or compensation for fuel costsWithin the company we have provided a meal within the canteen, and it is covered by GrundfosA gym that can be used before a
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