Position: Associate

Job type: Full-time

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We are looking for an employee as a Category Manager for a well-known customer, active in the chemical industry in Basel.

As a Category Manager you will act as the link to suppliers translating the needs of the business in a way that encourages them to provide products of superior quality and value to enable the company to reproducibly supply only excellent quality finished products to the customers.

Your Key Reponsibilities Will Be
  • Accountable for managing direct material spend of $100+ MM.
  • Achieve cost savings and Variable Margin Improvement
  • Evaluate the current purchasing approaches and propose improvements
  • Utilize e-technologies, i.e. RFP’s, internet auctions and online vendor management
  • Lead external Packaging procurement to ensure quality on-time delivery of materials and services at a competitive cost and in compliance with all company guidelines
  • Perform market analysis, benchmark analysis, and develop ’should cost’ models
  • Manage supplier relationships and contract negotiations
  • Execute agreements as the Buyer of Record
  • Lead cross-functional qualification projects for alternate or second source suppliers
  • Monitor and resolve major disconnects within the order to pay process
  • Develop and maintain productive relationships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders
What You Need To Be Successful In Your Job
  • Bachelor’s Degree or master’s degree is a plus
  • At least 5 years of total Procurement experience including some years of strategic category management experience
  • At least 1 Year packaging experience is a must have
  • 2-3 years experience working in global teams
  • Fluency in English is mandatory and good skills in German
  • Understanding of the regional supply base
  • Manufacturing process & critical feedstocks
  • Experience with contracting direct with producers
  • Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Does this vacancy appeal to you? I look forward to your application documents.
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Deadline: 05-05-2024

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