Taken en verantwoordelijkheden The Category Lead Capex will be responsible for steering the development and synchronization of category and supplier strategies related to capital expenditures and in line with the organization's objectives. Your role will involve active market analysis, networking, and the promotion of continuous improvement and best practices across the group. You will oversee contract management and budgeting, leveraging regional synergies to enhance cost-effectiveness and supply stability in Europe.
Together with the Senior Category Lead, engage in active market surveillance, networking, continuous improvements, and best practice sharing at group level.
Oversee contracts and budgets, seek regional pooling to optimize costs and supply in Europe.
Contribute to procurement policies and drive efficiency in procurement models.
Support the Senior Category Lead in maintaining and executing individual category plans according to standard CSD-process and manage strategic categories, focusing on savings, risk mitigation, and budget management.
Manage and regularly update and evaluate the supplier database, setting and reporting on performance targets
Profiel kandidaat The Category Lead Capex will deal with several internal and external stakeholders. 5-10 years’ experience in a procurement position with category management experience.
~ Interested in career growth within procurement.
~ Knowledgeable in strategic purchasing, TCO, and supplier relationships.
~ Fluent in English, Dutch, French & German languages are a plus.
~ SAP knowledge is a plus.
~ Strong communicator with conflict management experience.
~ Skilled in prioritization, project management, and teamwork.
~ Expert in negotiation and risk-aware contracting.
~ Collaborative, adaptable to lead or be part of multidisciplinary teams.
~ Not only will you be surrounded by an international team, you will also have the opportunity to grow in your own career thanks to our various training opportunities. We treat every application with the necessary attention and discretion.