We are looking for a: CATEGORY MANAGER TECHNICAL SERVICES & MATERIALS
at ERTVELDE
EMPLOYMENT
Work in your element
At Oleon, we bring you natural chemistry. Ambitious, with both feet on the ground. That's who we are and that's how we will continue to grow. Our specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products. We offer them in a large variety of markets such as: cosmetics, nutrition, crop protection, industrial ingredients, lubricants, oilfield, coatings, detergents, and many more.
Oleon has over 1,000 employees worldwide in 10 different countries. Enthusiastic people who are completely in their element here at Oleon are more than welcome to join our team.
As a Category Manager, you are responsible for theindirect procurement of technical services and materials. Through a targetedprocurement strategy, you ensure the availability of essential resources andservices, supporting operations on a global scale. In this role, you can fullydevelop your tactical and strategic purchasing expertise while contributing tothe company's growth. You also play a key role in the development andimplementation of our sourcing strategy.
Based on a continuous analysis of market conditions andan accurate assessment of our needs, you will establish targeted contacts withpotential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and provide tailor-made solutions.You can rely on an experienced and professional purchasing team to support you.
You proactively identify and propose new purchasingprojects, executing them in collaboration with internal stakeholders andprocurement colleagues from our mother company, Avril. Your focus is on costreduction, quality optimization, logistics, and efficiency. Additionally,sustainability is one of our key selection and evaluation parameters inprocurement decisions.
In this role, you report to the Oleon Purchasing Managerfor Indirect Materials and are part of Avril’s corporate purchasing team.
You'll succeed if:
It’s quite simple when you have a passion forprocurement, a strong technical background, and several years of relevantexperience as a Category Manager in a corporate environment. Experience withinmanufacturing or related sectors is a strong advantage.
In this role you’ll leverage strong analytical skills todrive impactful results. You’ll excel at multitasking, confidently navigatingvarious responsibilities. Your natural talent for clear and effectivecommunication will shine, and you’ll relish the opportunity to negotiate andbuild lasting, meaningful relationships.
At Oleon, we value entrepreneurship and collaboration.Taking initiative and making decisions define you. Dutch and English are a must, and a solidfoundation in French is a strong asset.
Next to your skills, it is your drive and motivation that will make all the difference!
Your benefits:
Youwill join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both yourpersonal development and work-life balance are equally important to us. You canexpect an attractive salary and leave scheme, along with numerous benefits suchas meal vouchers, CAO90, and options for car and bicycle lease plans.Additionally, we provide a solid insurance plan that you can rely on.
Oleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces all forms of diversity. We ensure equal opportunities in our recruitment and integration processes and ensure that you can be yourself in our professional environment.
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Oleon is a business unit of Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector.
Avril is present in consumer food, animal nutrition and expertise, renewable energy and chemistry, with a recorded revenue of 8 billion euro across 19 countries in 2023. The Group focuses its growth on a unique value-sharing model.
Avril and its 7 300 employees, driven by its purpose, "Serving the Earth", are committed to addressing climate change and population growth challenges.
Joining Avril means choosing to work in a company that harmoniously brings together performance and responsibility, innovation and humbleness, the group and individuals. Avril: there is another way.