Category manager traded goods h/f

Acteur majeur de la chimie de spécialités, avec des marques mondialement reconnues, Arkema réalise un chiffre d'affaires de 7,7 milliards d'Euros. Porté par l'énergie collective de ses 19 000 collaborateurs, le Groupe est présent dans près de 50 pays. Rejoignez nos équipes pour faire la différence !

Détails de la Mission

We are looking for a Category Manager Traded Goods for our headquarters in La Défense.

Your main responsabilities will BE :
- Build and implement renewed sourcing strategies on Traded Goods categories.
- Define homogeneous key sub-categories within the Traded Goods category in alignment with the business as to build and implement the sub-category strategies.
- Optimize the supplier panel based on optimal conditions (launch tenders, negotiate price & contract, make or buy analysis, portfolio rationalisations, product & logistical optimisations, cash management, etc.).
- Drive structural productivity leading (part of LEAP programme) to pre-agreed Year-Over-Year savings over the category spend.
- Build & maintain a clear insight into the suppliers and upstream markets, to prevent price/supply risks that can negatively affect the competitive position of Bostik. Rationalise the supply base.
- Enhance the sourcing performance of 3rd party suppliers via co-sourcing of shared Raw and Pack materials. Asses make - buy opportunities and implement.
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) : Manage supplier performance in line with the Category strategy in terms of : Security, CSR, PSRA, Cost, Quality, Service, and Manage structural supply issues : Security, quality, service & inventory.
- Networking : maintain and develop relationships with global & local suppliers and internal stakeholders to find opportunities that can grow the category.
- Support sales in bringing promotions, bonuses, exclusive arrangements, etc.
- Contribute to the rationalization of product portfolio
- Support Team : coordinate workload with other team members, behave like a team player, pro-actively support team members. Coordinate operational buyers in the countries
- Provide monthly reporting including KPIs to measure Savings and Performance

Profil Recherché

The profile we are looking for :
- Bachelor or MBA Degree preferred.
- >8 years of experience in a similar role.
- Procurement skills, Negotiation skills / Influencing skills
- Financial aptitude, good business understanding
- Analytical & structured
- Entrepreneurial / can do attitude, ability to work in a non-structured environment
- Good balance between hands-on mentality and high-level vision
- Communication / Interpersonal skills / Presentation skills
- Commitment to deliverables and deadlines
- Willingness to travel within Europe at least ~ 25%-30% of time.
- Background in chemical business preferred
- Language skills : fluent in English (both verbal and written)