Category Manager

Responsibilities
• Manage and optimize the assigned category according to the Milaha-wide Procurement strategy
• Present the category strategy in front of the Tender Committee if requested
• Implement and control execution and implementation of category strategies by tracking execution (category strategy roadmap and execution plan, KPI, frequent performance reviews)
• Responsible for tactical and strategic procurement processes within the category (incl. Supplier portfolio management, market analytics, RfX & Sourcing, Supplier selection, Purchase order creation & placement, PO follow-up and issue management)
• Define optimization initiatives (i.e., standardization, bundling, supplier concentration); initiate, support and drive make-or-buy decisions
• Manage Milaha-wide category supplier portfolio and budget planning in coordination with VP, Milaha Business units, departments and suppliers
• Constantly drive the realization of savings, bundling of demand (analyse Milaha-wide demand structure) and category specific objectives
• Benchmark category (Procurement conditions, processes) and continuously optimize procurement processes/ systems and category (sub-category) portfolio
• Oversee contract management, including the administration of the contract master data
• Maintain a standardized reporting for the assigned category acc. to the defined standards
• Monitor the global supplier market for the assigned category, force best cost country sourcing
• Identify, evaluate and manage category risks (e.g., delivery dates, capacities, exchange rates / prices for materials) and develop risk management initiatives
• Inform stakeholders about Procurement activities, collect feedback and derive initiatives in line with strategic requirements
• Responsible for internal customer relationship management of the assigned category