Category Specialist

Responsibilities:Lead the development, improvement and roll out of category strategiesRunning cost saving projects and locallization initiativesMonitoring supply risks and developing sourcing strategiesNegotiating commercial terms and supply conditionsBenchmark studiesInputting correct material prices in the systemMinimize pricing errors in SAPInvestigate & correct pricing errorsIdentify and resolve financial risk.Negotiate and implement contractsSuccessful introduction of ISIRs and pilot runsSecuring suppliers that match company business goalsGlobal material discussions and negotiationsMarket AnalysisSpend AnalysisSkills and Requirements:Degree – Engineering / Supply Chain / Procurement3 – 5 years' experience in ProcurementHigh degree of analytical capabilityUnderstand manufacturing processesAbility to engage, network and influence suppliersProven track record for problem solving and successful project deliveryProficient in MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPointMust have very good SAP knowledge and skills