Global Category Manager, Fabrication & Modelsystem

Cavotec is a leading cleantech company that designs and delivers connection and electrification solutions to enable the decarbonization of ports and industrial applications. Backed by more than 40 years of experience, our systems ensure safe, efficient and sustainable operations for a wide variety of customers and applications worldwide.

Summary:

Develop and execute sourcing strategy for fabrication category globally in order to optimize total cost and lead time and leverage the volume of different CoE’s. Responsible to coordinate sourcing activities together with Strategic Buyers at the CoE´s for global category, Fabrication & Model System, lead major negotiations with suppliers globally in cooperation with Strategic Buyers at the CoE´s.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify CoE’s supply chain- and project needs.
2. Participate in negotiations of contracts and terms with suppliers, ensuring favorable pricing and lead time, quality standards.
3. Stay updated on market trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for cost improvement moments and innovations, keep key stakeholders updated.
4. Ensure compliance with legal, ESH, regulatory and company standards, market required certification in supplier selection, contracting and ongoing management.
5. Strategic sourcing & Strategic category management for fabrication & model system.
6. Identify new suppliers competitive and evaluate current supplier performance.
7. Make supplier risk assessment.
8. Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers.
9. Drive cost-saving initiatives.
10. Lead to develop new suppliers and related sourcing activities for global category.
11. Run global RFQs.
12. Support project team with best cost to win projects.

Requirements:

1. Previous expertise linked to fabrication, mechanical application to system/model solutions linked to Cavotec complex projects.
2. Familiar with supplier evaluation and selection methodologies, including risk assessment and performance management.
3. Good knowledge of sourcing best practices, sourcing process and supply chain management principles.
4. Hands-on attitude with ability to build consensus and drive changes.
5. Strong sense of responsibility, good ability to work under stress.
6. Major degree in Mechanical Engineering.
7. 10-15 years or above professional experience in sourcing, category management in global business/market saving for fabrication and mechanical applications.
8. Proven track records in managing global supplier relationships, contract negotiations and delivery savings within global companies.
9. Ability to work in cross-functional, global team environment.
10. Keep in pulse of global material trends.
11. Well-rounded with commercial experience and Engineer BA (or above) background.
12. Experience from working for a global international company.
13. Knowledge of the English language is essential.

Candidates not in line with the requirements will not be considered. Please attach your updated CV in English to your application.

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