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Materialise
Procurement Category Manager
Leuven
FULL TIME
September 16, 2024
Procurement Category Manager
LEUVEN, BELGIUM
PURCHASING & SUPPLY CHAIN
HYBRID
FULL-TIME
PURCHASING & SUPPLY CHAIN
HYBRID
FULL-TIME
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Category Manager to join our procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies that align with our business objectives, ensuring the efficient sourcing of high-tech products and services. This role requires a deep understanding of the technology landscape, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with our strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders. The Procurement Category Manager will also be given the opportunity to support building a strong, future-proof global procurement organization.
What you will do
- Category management — develop, communicate, and create buy-in for your global and regional category strategies. The categories will mainly encompass direct spend (raw materials, subcontracting, etc.), along with some indirect spend and Capex to support various industries, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, research, and academia
- Strategic sourcing — execute and manage the category strategies considering the procurement policies/process flows and business objectives
- Build strong supplier relations (SRM) to ensure standards for quality, delivery, and performance, and manage a network of reliable, value-adding suppliers via KPIs
- Negotiate the best purchasing price, integrating the total cost of ownership, service requirements, compliance, and quality specifications
- Set up and perform data analysis on your categories to analyze cost drivers, understand category markets, and identify best practices
- Recognize potential cost optimizations, taking into account TCO, standardization opportunities, and risk management
- Contract governance — negotiate and implement contracts and service level agreements, driving commercial and operational objectives
- Partner with different departments such as legal, quality, and production/engineering to understand current and future business needs
- Reports to the Global Procurement Director and provide coaching for the Category Buyer for direct materials
Your profile
- Master’s degree with a proven track record in procurement at a global level
- You like working on both strategic and tactical levels and are experienced in category management, SRM, and contract management
- You are an ambassador for the procurement organization, generating overall cost awareness and supplier engagement
- You support the business partners in learning about procurement processes and procedures
- You are well aware of the mechanisms of supply chain management and the role of procurement in the E2E supply chain process
- Procurement process development and implementation skills. You take initiative if you come across room for standardization in procurement processes on the local/regional/global level
- Solid experience in procurement negotiation, project management, sourcing, and cost analysis processes
- Analytical and financial capabilities to analyze and interpret data and turn it into insights
- Strategic negotiation skills and understanding of cost-driving elements
- Knowledgeable about supplier relationship management processes
- Experienced in stakeholder management across multiple business units and global regions
- Strong communication skills
- Flexible and hands-on mentality
Location and type of contract
- Leuven, Belgium
- Full-time
- Hybrid
- Mid-senior level
Working at Materialise
Materialise is a dynamic, international high-tech company, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Belgium, with over 2,300 employees worldwide. Materialise’s mission is to innovate for a better and healthier world through its software and hardware infrastructure and in-depth knowledge of additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing). Our customers are in diverse industries, such as automotive, aerospace, medical, research, and academia.
As a growing company, Materialise is always looking for enthusiastic professionals who want to work in an environment full of revolutionary technology and surrounded by people passionate about their work.
More information
As a growing company, Materialise is always looking for enthusiastic professionals who want to work in an environment full of revolutionary technology and surrounded by people passionate about their work.
What we offer
Healthy life-work balance
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.
Personal growth and career advancement
Team building
Innovation is key
Hybrid working & flexibility
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