Global Category Manager (direct Proucurement)

For our Italian Branch located in Caponago (MB) we are seeking a committed and proactive:

Global Category Manager (f/m/d)

Your daily contribution:

As "Global Category Manager" you are the leader of the assigned Category responsible for defining, implementing and executing effective strategies with aim to achieve the set targets of cost reduction, optimizing and managing the total category spend throughout the Burckhardt Compression Group while maintaining the pre-requisites of Quality and Delivery performance.

The "Global Category Manager" in his /her role works BC across, has access to and provides guidance to the Sourcing and Project procurement resources of the various procurement organizations.

the main task will be specially:

•  Analyzes spend / demand / future development in the assigned category

•  Sets category strategy and implementation plan for assigned global categories according to the business needs.

•  Maintains Burckhardt Compression "Approved vendor list" for the assigned category

•  Negotiates and makes global frame agreements for assigned categories

•  Ensures adherence to the set category strategy (Controlling)

•  Improves cost level and service quality of existing suppliers (Cost, Delivery performance and Quality of supply) in co-operation with the regional project procurement teams.

•  Manages projects and other tasks related to the category projects  assigned

•  Coordinates with other category managers and procurement organizations for allocation and use of resources available in the BC group

Your Profile:

• Prior work experience in the area Consultancy (Supply Chain) /Category Management / Strategic Procurement within a technical industrial corporation.

• Extensive knowledge of sourcing theory and practice

• Solid understanding and technical knowledge in the area mechanical auxiliaries within
  engineering industry set-up

• Track record of commercial and contractual expertise, paired with analytical thinking, strong
   initiative and negotiation skills.

• Very solid PC skills (Word, Excel, SAP, MS-Project), strong IT system knowledge and ideally knowledge of BI tools.

• Fluent in English (verbal and writing) and preferrable Italian / German language skills

• Experience in negotiation with suppliers and contract management

• Project Management skills

Your Personality:

• Excellent interpersonal skills in an international environment

• Willingness to lead teams and to grow in responsibility.

• Sharp analytical thinking, exceptional problem-solving skills

• Effective communication skills on all hierarchy levels

• Ability to influence others and align various interests (Leadership qualities)

• Conflict handling

• Readiness to travel (approx. 20% per year)

• Exceptional team player and multi-cultural skills

We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working conditions

• Versatile and autonomous activities and tasks

• Working environment with professional development opportunities

• Participation in job-related training and further education

• Appreciative cooperation with a family-like corporate culture

• Demonstrated lived values that value diversity

• Dynamic, international environment with committed employees

• Structured induction process

• Attractive shift allowances

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application documents. Burckhardt Compression (Italy) srl | Location: Caponago (MI)
Cristina Pistoia | Phone: +39 331 7519665

Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.