Regional Category Manager at APM Terminals

Ref No.: AT-287802

Key Responsibilities

• Execution of category strategies that are aligned to Global Category strategies. Execution will include regional sourcing strategy execution, supplier negotiations, sourcing events and contract implementation.
• Manage regional supplier relationships, execute joint collaborative Innovative initiatives, and monitor supplier contract negotiations.
• Primary owner of the relationship with regional and local terminal stakeholders
• Collaborate on strategies with Global Category Manager. Bring in Business and Regional Insights into Strategy. Work closely with fellow regional Category Managers.
• Responsible for creating transparency to leverage our volumes across APMT, secure efficient demand management, share best practices and ensure minimum compliance standards.
• Develop and manage internal and external partnerships by demonstrating strong leadership, project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Collect voice of customers in the regions and identify opportunities for regional cross-leverage in close alignment with global Asset Category Management and Technical team .
• Support Supply Chain Procurement initiatives.
• Regional supplier development .
• Regional system and data integrity

Requirements
We are looking for:

• 5 years’ or more experience in procurement.
• Strategic mindset, holistic picture, proactiveness and willingness to challenge status quo.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and navigate through regional cross-functional and cross-geographical complexities, with strong result orientation.
• You are a highly result-driven and solution-focused individual with the ability to manage a variety of tasks.
• Ability to balance both short- and long-term orientation for the business.
• Good knowledge of regional business challenges and supplier landscape.
• Basic knowledge of terminal asset and operations.
• High-level understanding of Life Cycle Management categories and challenges.
• Strong project management skills.
• Solid analytical and presentation skills.
• Supply-chain and ERP system know-how.
• Good legal and contracting knowledge.