Descripción del trabajo
Category Manager Logistics
Date : Feb 6, 2025
Location : Barcelona, ES
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
About the role
* Implementing sourcing activities in the assigned geographical area or sub-category in alignment with the global category’s objectives and ALPS (Akzonobel Leading Performance System) Source processes.
* Deploying applicable local / regional sourcing strategies or contributing to global sourcing strategies definition as the local / regional sourcing representative.
* Supplier selection, negotiation and QDCIS improvement for his / her portfolio.
* Responsible for the supplier relationship management, ensuring mutually beneficial supplier relationships and collaboration at all organizational levels.
* Responsible for contract management: contract development, approval, implementation and maintenance.
* Acting as key-interface between sourcing and logistics teams.
* Represent the global category in regional cross-functional forums and programs.
About you
* 5 years experience in a procurement, supply chain, purchasing, or sourcing function with relevant experience in negotiating and managing suppliers.
* Degree in Supply Chain or other relevant discipline or equivalent qualification.
* Strong MS Office, MRP (Eg. SAP). Experience in Sourcing optimization applications (eg Coupa) is advantageous.
* Relevant experience in negotiating, contracting and managing Logistics in different parts of the region.
* Experience in deploying sourcing strategies and integrating into supplier strategies is a plus.
* Strong command and understanding of analytical techniques, and ability to accurately draw conclusions and interpret data. Six Sigma certification is a plus.
* Proven success in driving supplier cost, quality and delivery performance improvement programs.
* Relevant international and cross-cultural management experience.
* Good communication and influencing skills.
What we offer
* Join a growing multinational company.
* Flexible remuneration.
* Professional and personal development in a dynamic environment.
* Access to training platforms.
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment.
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