Company

BekaertDeslee – Waregem – www.bekaertdeslee.com

Role purpose

The Group Category Manager Capex & MRO develops and deploys the Capex & MRO category strategy, focus on supporting and executing the category management & sourcing initiatives, in collaboration with the local Business Unit procurement network, accountable for the spend of the category defined within the every year (challenging spend Capex).

Reporting to CPO

Indirectly managing Operations staff:

Purchasing assistants
Sourcing managers
Local Buyers in the plants

Interaction with stakeholders:

Internal contacts: IDE, Plant managers, General managers, ex VP Procurement and Supply Chain, CPO, BU Procurement Manager, Local Buyers, Quality Managers, Sourcing Managers, other Category Managers, Legal, Finance, Purchasing assistants, Logistics, Supply Chain …
External contacts: (potential) suppliers – trade organizations – others if relevant

Key responsibilities

The Group Capex & MRO category manager has a global responsibility and covers all BD BU’s for what is managed by CPT
Defines & Implements procurement strategy for the Capex & MRO category in alignment with the business and submits for approval to CPO
Provides leadership to execute category strategy throughout the organization
Handles RFQ’s/RFI’s, negotiates and concludes contracts, frame-agreements, SLA’s for requested quantity of products within the required timeframe to guarantee the most competitive cost of ownership
In cooperation with the BU’s and IDE (if applicable) develops and executes a yearly savings plan
Builds a portfolio of validated exchangeable suppliers in cooperation with Sourcing
Validates suppliers and builds close and long- term relationships with suppliers in order to mutually reduce costs, build trust, increase service, process efficiency & speed
Efficiently implements the purchasing processes of the Capex & MRO category in close cooperation with the Procurement Excellence Manager
Manages and reports the supplier and category performance through ad hoc dashboard and KPI’s
Identifies potential strategic risks and works closely with stakeholders to eliminate & mitigate these risks
Gathers and maintains relevant Market Intelligence and trends
Continuously improves the procurement performance
Works and share information cross functionally and across BU’s to drive performance
Monitors the correct implementation of negotiated contracts
Works in close collaboration with BU Procurement Manager to insure correct implementation & compliance with the CPT Capex & MRO Category Strategy

Profile

Preferably master degree or equivalent through at least 5 years Procurement and at least 3 years experience in Capex & MRO in category management
Proven experience in strategic procurement & sourcing, good helicopter view, able the define, animate & deploy strategy on global/group scale
Knowledge of supply chain management and product life cycle
Strong influencing- and decision making skills with a focus on collaborative working in a matrix structure
Strong analytical mind with strategic ability
Strong negotiation skills, knowledge of strategic supplier management
High ethical standards and integrity, working in a transparent way
Excellent communication skills
Hands-on mentality & result driven
Curious & Embraces fact based decision making
Business sense & Customer oriented
Ability to deal with change & resistance
Excellent Excel skills & SAP knowledge is a plus
Languages: English
Willing to travel up to at least 30 %
Drivers license

Our offer

A challenging role at Group Level, with challenges in a unique environment in full motion, with growth opportunities and an attractive salary package.