Senior Procurement Category Manager Metals (m/f/d)

Why join the Sourcing department? At the heart of every project, our sourcing teams develops innovative strategies for acquiring materials and services, ensuring quality partnerships and effective cost management. We are committed to providing sustainable solutions, meeting environmental standards and achieving industry-leading performance.

By joining our sourcing team, you will play a key role in selecting the best suppliers and optimizing our supply chain. You will work with a passionate team, dedicated to finding innovative and sustainable solutions to the challenges of an ever-changing sector.

In the Sourcing department, we are shaping tomorrow's electrical world. You can too, Join us!

Senior Procurement Category Manager Metals (m/f/d) You will report to the Category Sourcing Management Specialist Global Categories in the Sourcing department based in Obernai (next to Strasbourg, Alsace) or in Paris in the 17th arrondissement with regular travel to Obernai for a CDI contract.

What you will do?

Develop and implement the sourcing strategy for metal raw materials that supports the company's growth.

Manage policies and processes for purchasing the raw materials needed for manufacturing products, research, or other business activities.

Monitor, analyze and anticipate the raw materials market, global economic conditions, and events to make informed purchasing decisions.

Identify, evaluate, and monitor suppliers and develop relationships which ensure reliable supply and guarantee the quality and availability of necessary raw materials.

Oversee tenders and contract negotiations to secure the best prices to meet raw material needs.

Strategic support to the main internal stakeholders to ensure our inventory levels targets and manufacturing needs.

Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards governing the purchase and delivery of goods.

Lead supplier innovation days and competitions to increase technology sharing and new idea generation. Foster an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance work environment.

What about you?

You have a University degree in business management, supply chain management, or equivalent and 10+ years of experience in a category management position, imperatively in the field of metal raw materials.

You must be fluent in English and ideally in German and have Knowledge of SAP and category strategies.

You demonstrate strong negotiation and contract management skills, ability to collect and analyze information, solve problems, and make decisions based on this analysis.

You are recognized for your interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain strong and lasting relationships with strategic suppliers.

You are able to analyze and evaluate complex situations, anticipate potential challenges, and develop long-term plans to achieve objectives. You demonstrate a change-driven leadership with a growth mindset, resilience management to react and be proactive in preventing crises.

What we offer?

Personalized onboarding experience program designed to make your first days smooth

Opportunities to learn and grow through Hager Group's awarded Hi University

Internal career opportunities, over 25% of our recruitments are through internal mobility

What are the recruitment stages?

Once your CV has been selected, you will be contacted by a recruiter for an initial phone exchange.

You will be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager & the recruiter

A second Interview will be then organized with the N+2 & the HR manager

Our success relies on collective energy. Apply now and power up your future with us!

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