Representative and lead category manager for own and other CRH product-group organizations
Primary category contact person for the business in the Production Equipment aspects
Accountable for procurement KPI Performance Management and process adherence in the division
Ensures products and services are purchased in the most cost- and time-efficient manner
Acts as escalation for claims not solved locally
Ensure the category strategy is executed locally
Execute the RFX and tactical process including negotiation for smaller or single-country categories
Accountable for development, execution, and maintenance of division procurement strategy
Alignment with division stakeholders as well as market and global procurement strategies
Maintains strategic relationships with key division suppliers
Develop and maintain strategic relationship with Production Equipment stakeholders
Analyzes supply market, anticipates changes, and drives associated procurement activities
Evaluates contracts and suppliers to facilitate final supplier base decisions
Coordinates category and supplier strategy implementation in the division

Educated with a Technical or Business Degree
5+ years of Strategic Sourcing experience preferred
Experienced in working with category management in a multi-country organization
Experience in managing Production Equipment & Maintenance & Production Services vendors
Fluent written and verbal English is a must, other languages are considered a plus
Willing to cooperate in international projects

Production Equipment Category Manager at CRH Full Time

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