The Company Imerys is the world's leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers' products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.
The Position Regional Category Manager for Industrial Equipment & Services Capex H/F
Job Summary The Regional Category Manager is in charge of all Capex expenses in connection with the industrial projects he/she is assigned to in his/her region. The Regional Category Manager has a key role in enforcing the Capex purchasing playbook during the preparation and execution of the industrial projects.
Key Tasks And Responsibilities Ensure that all major Industrial Projects above 250k€ are prepared and executed following the Purchasing playbook.Be the single point of contact for the purchasing activities on his/her industrial projects.In coordination with Project Managers, define the Purchasing strategies on projects.Prepare the purchasing plan in collaboration with Project Managers and PPMs, fill it and update it in the Capex Purchasing tool.Organize routines with Project Managers and PPMs and/or EPCM contractors to review the purchasing activities.Perform the sourcing of suppliers, challenge the technical team to qualify new suppliers.Be proactive in avoiding mono-sources situations.Prepare and negotiate major Capex contracts on his/her projects (above 250k€).Ensure consistency of the terms and conditions across the group for the same supplier.Support Project Managers in case escalation towards suppliers is required.Fill his/her savings in the Capex Purchasing tool (O2T).Develop key regional supplier relationship management and establish performance review with the strategic suppliers.Drive improvement of specifications developed by project managers to reach a standard level within Imerys Group in terms of safety and expressing of need.Ensure the Implementation of the Capex Purchasing Process on his/her projects.Ensure the achievement of the Sustainability KPIs.Support the proper implementation of the transversal excellence programs for his/her team.Support the Purchasing Plant Managers on their negotiations or in case of claims with suppliers.Support/ Coach PPMs on their Capex projects to help them get familiar with the Capex purchasing process. Job Specifications Master's degree required in Engineering, Technical or Business with a purchasing specialization.Minimum of 5 years Capex purchasing experience.Experience in a multicultural environment.Ability to manage several projects in parallel.Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of achieving significant year over year results.Result oriented.Fluent in English and in another language (French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese or Chinese).Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong analytic and negotiation skills. Position Type Full time and Permanent
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