Global Category Manager – Procurement

Global Category Manager – Procurement.

Global Category Manager – Procurement

Amsterdam

|

Contract

|

Project & Program Management

Please Note: This is a role for candidates already residing in the Netherlands.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Job Requisition Start Date: August 26, 2024
Job Requisition End Date: December 6, 2024
Application Deadline: August 7, 2024
Work Mode: Hybrid (one day at the office)
Hours per Week: 32
Assignment Length: 3-4 months

About the Role

A Global Fortune 500 client in the FMCG sector is seeking a skilled and experienced Global Category Manager to lead and support key strategic deals within the Digital, Tech, and Professional Services categories. This role will focus on strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contracting for our Digital & Technology Commerce and eBusiness initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with D&T Commerce/eBusiness teams to manage RFP and sourcing activities, ensuring optimal results through global tenders, supplier selection, and contract management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Lead and support key Commerce strategic deals, particularly top RFI/RFP processes.
  • Sourcing & Contracting: Manage the complete lifecycle of RFP and sourcing activities, from demand initiation to contract completion.
  • Data Management: Gather and consolidate contract data; connect with Operating Companies (OpCos) and partners in targeted Commerce/eBusiness areas.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business colleagues to secure optimal outcomes, including negotiation and contracting.
  • Contract Renewal: Support the contract renewal cycle for primary D&T Commerce & eBusiness partners (10+).

Qualifications and Experience

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, or a related field. Advanced qualifications such as CIPS or MBA are desirable.
  • Experience: 5-7+ years in Procurement, Vendor Management, IT, or Commerce. FMCG industry experience is a plus.
  • Skills: Strong understanding of complex Digital & Technology transformation projects. Proficiency in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.

Apply now! Chat first? Call Miguel Gomes at +31 20 305 0071 or e-mail me at miguel.gomes@darwinrecruitment.com to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

#LI-MG1

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Miguel Gomes

SUBMIT YOUR CV

Name_1
Max. file size: 512 MB.

UPLOAD CV WITH:

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

SIMILAR JOBS

Girl-on-iPad-New

SWEDISH TECH SALARY BENCHMARKS.

Group 365

Are you looking for a new role? Would you like to compare your current salary against the market rate?

Maybe you’re looking to grow your team and need help planning and setting hiring budgets.

Our interactive market update, split by technology, has all the information you need; from salary benchmarks, gender split and average tenure to 'time to hire' and fastest-growing skills.