Stroom is op zoek naar een Senior Category Manager
Over de klant
This international technology group develops mission-critical solutions that contribute to a clean, smart, and responsible future. The organization operates globally and is active across multiple industrial and building-related markets, including energy-efficient buildings, sustainable transportation, and advanced industrial applications.
The company is structured into several technology-driven business units, each focused on innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation for customers worldwide. Sustainability, digitalization, and continuous improvement are core elements of the company’s strategy and culture.
Within this group, the business unit focused on hydronic flow control develops and supplies solutions that improve the energy efficiency and comfort of buildings, supporting the global energy transition.
Job inhoud
For a leading international manufacturing environment, two Senior Category Managers are being recruited. In this role, the Senior Category Manager acts as the strategic owner of one or more high-impact material categories, specifically within Steel / Iron / Zamak or Brass / Bronze / Copper.
These categories are characterized by high spend, a complex and international supply base, multiple key suppliers, and significant business impact. The role combines group-level strategy with hands-on execution, operating within a European matrix organization and collaborating closely with procurement, engineering, R&D, operations, and commercial stakeholders across multiple countries.
In addition to strategic ownership, the role includes a strong tactical responsibility: actively managing suppliers, leading negotiations, executing sourcing trajectories, and remaining closely involved in operational decision-making. Ownership stays firmly with the Senior Category Manager, who directly drives outcomes.
Category strategy development
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Analyze internal demand and external market developments
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Define short- and long-term sourcing and category strategies
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Align category plans with business and operational objectives
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Act as strategic owner of assigned category clusters
Supplier (account) management
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Act as Supplier Account Manager for key suppliers
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Identify, evaluate, select, and develop suppliers
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Lead contract negotiations and service level agreements
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Monitor supplier performance, compliance, and delivery reliability
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Drive continuous improvement and SRM initiatives
Sourcing & procurement execution
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Lead RFQs, RFPs, and tender processes
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Collaborate with engineering, legal, finance, and operations
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Ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement
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Maintain accurate data in ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Cost, value optimization & reporting
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Identify and deliver cost-saving and value-creation initiatives
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Apply TCO and should-cost models
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Benchmark pricing and supplier performance
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Track KPIs and present insights to senior leadership
Risk management & stakeholder management
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Assess and mitigate supply chain risks
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Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements
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Act as the interface between procurement and internal stakeholders
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Influence engineering, R&D, and commercial teams on sourcing decisions
Job vereisten
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Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or similar
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Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management
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Experience managing high-spend, high-complexity categories (preferably metals)
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Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
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Solid understanding of cost structures, should-cost thinking, and technical drawings
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Experience with TCO models, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation
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Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
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Excellent command of English
Wat we bieden
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High-impact role within an international, financially strong organization
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Combination of strategic ownership and hands-on execution
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Competitive salary package aligned with experience
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Performance-based bonus
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Attractive pension scheme and holiday allowance
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Company car (senior role)
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Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development
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