Full-Time Global Category Leader - Flow
Veolia Environnement SA is hiring a remote Full-Time Global Category Leader - Flow. The career level for this job opening is Manager and is accepting Saint-Maurice, France based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
Veolia Environnement SA
Job Title
Posted
Career Level
Career Level
Locations Accepted
Share
Job Details
Global Category Leader - Flow In this REMOTE role, you must be based in EUROPE.
Purpose of the role: The Global Category leader- Flow will report into Global Category Management Team Leader. You will have circa an ~$80M spend portfolio and will be responsible for developing, validating, and implementing the global Procurement strategy for sub-categories within the portfolio.
Day-to-day duties:
- Define a Global Category Strategy for assigned Categories that drives continuous improvement within the Category and benefits to the business
- Develop/Manage Preferred Supplier Network and Strategic Suppliers
- Define Contracting Strategy and lead Supplier Negotiations
- Drive Cash Improvements across assigned Categories
- Mitigate Risks to the business by driving a comprehensive strategy that builds a flexible supply chain and ensures continuity of supply
- Develop Best Cost Country strategy
- Drive supplier relationship management processes
- Report to Leadership on Market Trends and Category Performance
General understanding:
- Direct material categories and water treatment technologies (products and operations)
- Market trends and key suppliers in the relevant Categories
- Supply base for Valves, Pipes & Fittings, Instruments, Analyzers, RO Pressure vessels
Skills and background:
- Bachelor’s degree or time-served experience
- Solid experience in Category/Supplier Management, Purchasing, Production Control, Engineering, Product or Project management
- Experience in procurement of items in Flow, Electrical and Instrumentation Category
- Ability to travel - estimated to be 30% annually
Important note: All EUROPE