Category Manager

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Hydro Building Systems is a business unit in Norsk Hydro, which is a global integrated aluminium company and world leader in extruded aluminium solutions. The company specializes in the design and distribution of aluminium systems for the envelope of the buildings with our brands Technal, Wicona, Domal and Sapa. We offer unique and aesthetic options for windows, doors, façades and other systems to build the homes and buildings of today and tomorrow.

We invite you to be a part of our innovative journey!

About the job and your team

Reporting to our Group Procurement Manager, you will join a team of 5 Category Managers. Your role is to lead and manage supplier relations commercially and contractually, from finding suppliers to selecting them. You negotiate prices and set expected service levels. You propose medium-term purchasing strategies for non-substitutable products, in compliance with safety and environmental regulations and continuous improvement policies.

To achieve this objective, your key activities will be:

• You will define and coordinate supplier selection and evaluation processes. You will approve the choice of a supplier. You will administer contract management. You will plan and control supplier monitoring and continuous improvement action plans as requested,
• You will propose, submit and evaluate calls to tender in collaboration with the Marketing, R&D, Supply, Logistics and Sales departments, etc. You will design, select, support upstream product development (Design To Cost),
• You will develop, evaluate, propose and implement medium-term strategies by category based on supplier risk management, after approval by management,
• You will optimize supplier performance: productivity, technologies, service levels, prices, etc,
• You will coordinate R&D and central marketing enquiries with suppliers.

The location for this position is flexible, Tewkesbury in UK, Lisbon in Portugal, Miranda or Barcelona in Spain. Regular trips to the different sites will be required.

Your qualifications and skills

With a master's degree in supply chain, you have at least 7 years of proven experience in tactical and strategic procurement roles. You have gained your experience in an international environment with a multicultural team.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical capabilities and advanced negotiation and communication skills to build strong supplier relationships and secure optimal terms.

The position requires strategic thinking and decision-making abilities to drive cost optimization and process improvements. Natural curiosity and eagerness to explore innovative procurement strategies and emerging market opportunities.

English fluency is a prerequisite. Proficiency in French and/or German would be advantageous for suppliers' communication in an international context.

Proficiency in SAP and Excel.

Available for business trips around 25% of the time.

What we offer you

• Permanent role.
• Package will vary depending on the location and your experience.

Tewkesbury: between 60K£ to 65K£ gross salary

Spain and Lisbon: between 45K€ to 50K€ gross salary

• Multinational company allowing you to grow on different positions but also within the Norsk Hydro group.
• Our values: Care, Courage, Collaboration. Our aim is to build a working environment based on well-being and performance.
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging policy: we encourage all qualified candidates to apply and consider applications without distinction.

A job where you make a difference.
A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions.

Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter.

Click here if you would like to read more about Hydro and our operations.

Posted on: 10 Dec 2024

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