Category Manager, Supply Chain Procurement
Category Manager, Supply Chain Procurement
Job Summary
The Category Manager Supply Chain Procurement – Storage and Services is accountable for Sourcing and Contracting strategies and implementation for Warehousing and Logistics Third Party Services, including 4PL, Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarding, etc. for the Europe Region for finished goods, manufacturing and raw materials/feedstocks. The Category Manager is responsible for executing procurement practices that align with the SABIC Global Procurement Policy, ETP West Business Unit Procurement Procedures, Code of Ethics, EHSS requirements, Sustainability requirements, and Quality Management Systems, while delivering maximum value for the Company.
How You Can Be the Impact
Responsibilities include:
- Develop the Europe Region category procurement strategies and subsequently manage the sourcing & contracting process for Warehousing and Third-Party Logistics Services in line with operations, supply chain and business requirements on service level, reliability and quality at optimal TCO.
- Assess business requirements, conduct competitive tenders, evaluate offers, award and negotiate contracts through efficient and effect category and contract management practices.
- Lead contract negotiations and placement of contracts with value creation in mind for Supply Chain needs and manage assigned category contracts
- Manage supplier performance; segment supplier base and routinely schedule and review suppliers’ KPI performance to ensure expectations are met and value is attained.
- Internal engagement with Supply Chain Management, Operations, Procurement, Legal, HR, EHSS, Sustainability, and Finance.
- Reporting of category metrics, preparation of reports and presentations.
- Provide business relevant market information and trends to stakeholders.
What Matters to SABIC
Requirements:
- Master’s degree, preferably in Economics / Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Bachelor’s degree plus extensive relevant training and experience.
- More than 10 years’ experience in category management, procurement, supply chain, sourcing and contracting of Warehousing and Third-Party Services, transportation infrastructure and distribution services.
- A minimum of 7+ years’ experience is required in directly managing the procurement of Warehousing and Third-Party Services, including sourcing, contract negotiations and supplier management in the Europe Region. Note: Warehousing procurement experience is required.
- Demonstrated expert negotiation skills, people management skills, analytical skills, change management, cultural awareness, and style flexibility.
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal) across all business levels, sites, cross-national and cross-functional organizations.
- Strong critical thinking and decision quality.
- Fluent in English and Dutch.
- Strong SAP experience, with Ariba experience preferred
Candidates not meeting desired requirements may be highly skilled & lack the requisite experience because of historical and systemic barriers and unconscious biases that have prevented them from gaining that experience. At SABIC, we are aware that not all the requirements stated above may be found in one person, and we might not have mentioned specific skills or experiences that are also valuable to this job; we welcome your application if you consider that you can bring value in this job while enjoying it.
If you enjoy relating to people from different groups, if you like collaborating with colleagues from other cultures, and want to BE THE IMPACT, SABIC is your choice!
For more information about this role you can contact: Piotr.Szczerba1@sabic.com.
Important notice: Please be informed that a reference check, an employment verification and E-assessment is be part of our recruitment process. A Certificate of Good Conduct can be requested depending the level of the role in our organization and/or function, allowing us to request dependent of local regulations. We strive to be diverse in backgrounds and experiences
Responses from employment agencies will not be considered.
Chemistry that Matters™
A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It’s all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let’s explore what matters!
As one of the world’s largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society’s future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio. Today, the company serves customers in more than 140 countries with a global workforce of close to 29,000 talented individuals. Our values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of our success.
Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. “What Matters” is making a meaningful impact for the world – through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together.
It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact to our culture. We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission. Let us explore this together!
We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer .We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.