Your responsibilities

• Development and implementation of global sourcing strategy to further refine the procurement process and drive down costs
• Management of strategic suppliers located in Europe
• Co-development of roadmaps based on identified risks and opportunities
• Fostering collaboration with teams in Poland, China and Canada
• Leading global sourcing projects (RFI and RFQ / TCO cost-down development)
• Collaboration with R&Ds enabling launches of the competitive products portfolio

Our requirements

• Ability to lead remotely multinational teams in dedicated projects
• To coach and share knowledge and expertise with others
• To find business opportunities, organize and drive cost-out agenda
• Very good negotiation skills and confidence in dealing with suppliers
• Build and maintain good relations cross organization
• At least 5 years professional experience in procurement with global scope, while 2-3 years of category management (knowledge of toolbox, cost models)
• Proven track of records in Sourcing / Negotiations / Contract management
• Bachelor degree or equal / preferred Business
• Fluent in English
• Industry knowledge: market, material, production process will be an additional asset

What we offer

• We are now looking for a Category Manager Hardware & Hydraulic, who can be a part of our success!
• As a Category Manager you are a key member of the Hardware & Hydraulics team. Your mission is to develop and implement a strategy that is aligned with financial objectives of Arjo Global Supply Chain. You´ll leverage your knowledge about the market for the area of Hardware & Hydraulic.