Group Category Manager - Indirect & Capex

We are looking for a smart and passionate GroupCategory Manager to join our Indirect Procurement & CapEx team.The candidate will be managing various areas of corporate indirect procurement, responsible for working with multiple stakeholders and locations, to ensure business requirements and strategy implementation.Main responsibilities:Manage Group-wide procurement activities for the assigned Indirect Procurement categories (i.e.IT & Telecom, Marketing, Logistics, Fleet, Travel, Facilities & EHS, MRO, CapEx etc.)Define and execute short- to long-term sourcing strategies, in agreement with internal stakeholdersCollaborate with user and requester business functions to ensure and improve processes and construction of requirementsPerform market and spend analysis, supplier selection and development, risk managementIdentify cost reduction and continuous improvement activities, standardization and simplification opportunities, Supplier base optimizationExcellently manage tendering, all RFx, SLA, reporting and KPIs of goods/services under its responsibility Negotiate, prepare and manage agreements and contracts with DAB Suppliers/PartnersContribute to ESG activities to promote a sustainable supply chainEnsure transparency and compliance with internal policies, legal requirements and Code of ConductRequirements:Bachelor's degree in Management Engineering or EconomicsAt least 3/5of experience as Buyer or Category Manager in Indirect ProcurementHigh knowledge of procurement processes, techniques and main cost drivers for several kinds of indirect supplies/servicesKnowledge of agreement templates for goods/services and its main features and KPIsStrong communication, negotiation and teamwork skillsStrong work ethic and reliabilityFluent English, both verbally and writingExcellent use of Microsoft Office package"Rise to the challenge" approachAnalytical aptitudeExperience with Infor ERP and Qlik Sense will be considered a plus