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Grundfos Senior Category Manager in Indjija, Serbia
Senior Category Manager
Application deadline: We are continuously reviewing Candidates.
Workplace: Hybrid Position
Job Location (Short): Székesfehérvár, Székesfehérvár, Hungary | Indjija, Vojvodina, Serbia
Contract Type: Full-Time
Employment Type: Regular
Join our friendly and inclusive team at Grundfos, a global leader in sustainable pump solutions. We are currently seeking a Senior Category Manager to join our global purchasing team. You will have the opportunity to work in an open communication environment and play an essential role in Base Materials.
At Grundfos, we value our employees and work to create an environment that promotes growth and development. Join us today and take the first step towards building a rewarding career with an established name.
What is the job about?
The purpose of the Category Manager is the following: Deliver consistently high Customer satisfaction on behalf of Group Purchasing and the GF Divisions, conduct Value Based Sourcing within the Categories in scope, a continuous optimization of the Operational Excellence, innovation and Sustainability delivered from Suppliers, TCO optimization in the industry/ category.
Your main responsibilities:
Strategic sourcing related activities:
Develop and maintain category strategy
Execute category strategy by using the existing Purchasing Tools
Responsible for the tendering process (eRFI & RFQs and e-auctions) and supplier selection
Drive and execute supplier negotiations, own the purchasing T&Cs and contracting
Implement cost models to manage price volatilities and as such to mitigate risk
Gain and establish in-depth market and industry knowledge, drive innovation
Oversee and optimize supplier portfolio in support of the business priorities
Supplier Relationship Management related activities:
Responsible for supplier KPIs, regular follow-ups and improvement activities
Initiate and participate in supplier development audits, CSR audits etc.
Support supply chain improvements and initiatives in cooperation with local units
Actively supports Product Development and Product Maintenance Process
Owner of category specific purchasing projects, with cross-functional key stakeholders with
Create SRM strategies for key suppliers and relevant collaborative suppliers
Design and drive implementation of supply chain solutions to secure on-time deliveries
Coordinate at critical supply challenges to avoid supply disruptions
Accountable for vendor master data and updated purchasing conditions
Your background:
Relevant commercial and/or technical education;
At least 5 years of relevant international experience within sourcing in a global organization;
Experienced in communicating up to senior executive levels internally / externally
Very strong analytical and negotiation skills;
Organizational and strategic thinking;
Social and Cooperative, open to learn;
Result- and action oriented;
Fluent in English;
Expected travel is up to 25-30 days per year;
Location: Hungary Székesfehérvár or Serbia Indija (max. 8 days/month in home office)
What’s in it for you?
Whether it’s developing leadership skills or advancing your expertise even further, we’ll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term Grundfos career path. You’ll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environmentguided bysix core values (https://www.grundfos.com/about-us/our-purpose-and-values) .
In addition, your day-to-day benefits include:
Ifyou’ll be workingfromyour home office, we’ll make sure you are well equipped with a good workstation. However, you are always welcome to our offices whereyou can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues .
On top of it, flexible working hours and up to 3 days’ additional paid leave for volunteering of your choice.
Annual bonuses, health insurance, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programmes.
Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development
Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.
Do you want to learn more?
If this job sounds appealing, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “Apply”.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about this position, please contact Balázs Theil-Czeglédy, Sr. Purchasing Director, Base materials and hiring manager, at btheil@grundfos.com email address.
To dig deeper into the Grundfos universe, follow us onLinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/company/grundfos) orYoutube (http://youtube.com/user/grundfos) , and to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos, check outMeet our people (https://www.grundfos.com/careers/meet-our-people)
We look forward to hearing from you.
About Grundfos
Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.
An inclusive team
If you like the look of this job and know you can bring your skills to contribute to our purpose, please apply. We need and welcome professional people from all corners – however you identify and whatever your background is.