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Master Builders Solutions Global Category Manager - Raw Materials (Remote from EU) in Myślenice, Poland
Are you ready to make an impact on a global scale? As the Global Category Manager for Raw Materials at Master Builders Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring supply security and optimizing costs for our global raw material categories. With one major category being PEGs/PCE (Poly Ethylene Glycols/Polycarboxylate Ether) and the other two categories related to natural feedstocks, your responsibility extends across guiding a team of buyers, coordinating global category activities, and serving as the key liaison for stakeholders worldwide. Your mission: to craft and implement a comprehensive Category Strategy, negotiate competitive contracts, and drive bottom-line impact for Master Builders Solutions.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Lead a team of global/regional buyers, steering them towards excellence in procurement practices.
Develop an aligned Category Strategy, integrating global market intelligence, supplier evaluation, and cost reduction initiatives.
Coordinate global category activities, ensuring alignment with regional needs and specifications.
Negotiate global contracts to secure ongoing supply and achieve competitive terms.
Provide invaluable Global Market Intelligence, empowering decision-making across the organization.
Steer spot buys and ensure business continuity during shortages or unforeseen circumstances.
Evaluate and manage global suppliers as a strategic partner, driving efficiency and innovation.
Champion cost-saving initiatives and share best practices globally to enhance Master Builders Solutions' competitiveness.
Report category status and achievements to Procurement management.
Skills & Knowledge Required:
Education/Experience:
Degree in economics, business administration, or natural sciences, ideally aligned with assigned Categories.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Raw Material Procurement within the chemical industry.
Skills/Competencies:
Exceptional interpersonal and intercultural skills.
Proven experience in cross-functional team moderation and international business environments.
Strong proficiency in Procurement techniques, SAP, Excel, and database usage.
Fluency in English and local language(s), additional languages advantageous.
Storylining and presentation skills for executive-level communication.
Competencies & Behavioral Skills:
Ambitious self-starter with strong strategic thinking.
Excellent analytical, communication, and networking abilities.
Leadership orientation with a focus on impact and results.
Willingness to travel and work in an international environment.
Results Orientation:
- Driven to improve results and maintain standards under pressure.
Entrepreneurship:
- Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives, taking reasonable risks to achieve results.
Supplier and Internal Customer Orientation:
- Valued partner mindset, generating innovative solutions and driving value.
Valuing and Respecting People:
- Proactive team player with empathy and conflict-resolution skills.
If you're ready to shape the future of procurement at Master Builders Solutions and make a global impact, apply now to join our dynamic team!
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