Category Management Director

4 weeks ago

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom British Coatings Federation Full time
Job Title: Category Management Director

Axalta is seeking a seasoned Category Management Director to lead our procurement strategy for direct materials spend in the EMEA region. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to drive growth, efficiency, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage direct material spend of $100+ MM.
  • Achieve year-over-year cost savings and variable margin improvement.
  • Evaluate current purchasing approaches and propose improvements where needed.
  • Lead external category procurement to ensure quality, on-time delivery of materials and services at a competitive cost.
  • Perform market analysis, benchmark analysis, and develop "should cost" models at a commodity level.
  • Manage supplier relationships and contract negotiations to identify suppliers capable of meeting product and service requirements.
  • Execute agreements as the Buyer of Record.
  • Lead cross-functional qualification projects for alternate or second source suppliers and technology.
  • Monitor and resolve major disconnects within the order to pay process.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with both external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Lead and negotiate raw material costs for assigned categories.
  • Market analysis: frequently monitor market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
  • Strategic category management experience.
  • Experience collaborating with global teams and matrix organizations.
  • Experience managing the contracting process and contract terms.
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience working with ERPs.
  • Experience sourcing bulk chemicals or petrochemicals, highly desirable.
  • German as a second language would be a plus.
  • SAP.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to plan, communicate, and deliver upon commitments.
  • Balanced leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, unite, and develop people to make those around them better.
  • Effective communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence others to action.
  • Ability to collaborate, communicate effectively across mediums, audiences, and situations.
  • Unquestioned ethics and integrity, including the ability to work on confidential matters.
  • Able to identify and prioritize critical issues.
  • Ability to effectively influence at all levels of the organization.
  • High level of business acumen.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to travel: 10%, including international travel.

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