Join our friendly and inclusive team at Grundfos, a global leader in sustainable pump solutions. We are currently seeking a Senior Category Manager to join our global purchasing team. You will have the opportunity to work in an open communication environment and play an essential role in Base Materials.
At Grundfos, we value our employees and work to create an environment that promotes growth and development. Join us today and take the first step towards building a rewarding career with an established name.

What is the job about?
The purpose of the Category Manager is the following: Deliver consistently high Customer satisfaction on behalf of Group Purchasing and the GF Divisions, conduct Value Based Sourcing within the Categories in scope, a continuous optimization of the Operational Excellence, innovation and Sustainability delivered from Suppliers, TCO optimization in the industry/ category.

Your main responsibilities:
Strategic sourcing related activities:

• Develop and maintain category strategy
• Execute category strategy by using the existing Purchasing Tools
• Responsible for the tendering process (e RFI & RFQs and e-auctions) and supplier selection
• Drive and execute supplier negotiations, own the purchasing T&Cs and contracting
• Implement cost models to manage price volatilities and as such to mitigate risk
• Gain and establish in-depth market and industry knowledge, drive innovation
• Oversee and optimize supplier portfolio in support of the business priorities

Supplier Relationship Management related activities:

• Responsible for supplier KPIs, regular follow-ups and improvement activities
• Initiate and participate in supplier development audits, CSR audits etc.
• Support supply chain improvements and initiatives in cooperation with local units
• Actively supports Product Development and Product Maintenance Process
• Owner of category specific purchasing projects, with cross-functional key stakeholders with
• Create SRM strategies for key suppliers and relevant collaborative suppliers
• Design and drive implementation of supply chain solutions to secure on-time deliveries
• Coordinate at critical supply challenges to avoid supply disruptions
• Accountable for vendor master data and updated purchasing conditions

Your background:

• Relevant commercial and/or technical education;
• At least 5 years of relevant international experience within sourcing in a global organization;
• Experienced in communicating up to senior executive levels internally / externally
• Very strong analytical and negotiation skills;
• Organizational and strategic thinking;
• Social and Cooperative, open to learn;
• Result- and action oriented;
• Fluent in English;
• Expected travel is up to 25-30 days per year;

Location: Hungary Székesfehérvár or Serbia Indija (max. 8 days/month in home office)

What’s in it for you?
Whether it’s developing leadership skills or advancing your expertise even further, we’ll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term Grundfos career path. You’ll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environment guided by six core values.

In addition, your day-to-day benefits include:

• If you’ll be working from your home office, we’ll make sure you are well equipped with a good workstation. However, you are always welcome to our offices where you can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues .
• On top of it, flexible working hours and up to 3 days’ additional paid leave for volunteering of your choice.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programmes.
• Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development
• Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.

Do you want to learn more?
If this job sounds appealing, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “Apply”.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about this position, please contact Balázs Theil-Czeglédy, Sr. Purchasing Director, Base materials and hiring manager, at btheil@grundfos.com email address.
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