Yt954 Category Manager Mro

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.ResponsibilitiesYou will lead category strategy development, deployment, and supplier management for Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) categories across all businesses in order to support business strategy and minimize total cost of ownership. You will work closely with stakeholders (e.G. local purchasing, maintenance, operations) to develop effective cost-reduction strategies and execution plans.Your key responsibilities include:Define, implement, and monitor execution of the category strategy in collaboration with all stakeholders.Define category strategies based on analysis of the internal and external fact base.Develop implementation plans and build roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders in purchasing, operations, and supply chain.Supervise the development and implementation of defined strategies in collaboration with PMO.Maintain communication and perform regular strategic alignment with all stakeholders.Track compliance with set category strategies and take corrective actions where needed.Manage supplier relationships within the categories you manage.Overview all interactions with key suppliers.Lead negotiations, review and select suppliers for major contractual agreements.Orchestrate RFIs/RFQs, including timeline and process definition, supported by analysts for execution.Lead and develop supplier management initiatives, e.G. identification and tracking of KPIs, savings initiatives.Identify opportunities to reduce TCO.Act as a leader in managing the total cost of ownership (TCO) within the category coordinating all actors in procurement as well as all functional stakeholders.#J-18808-Ljbffr