PPurpose Overall Relevance for the Organization:brLead, support and coordinate the Procurement Plus Workplace category on a Market unit (MU)/Country level:brSupporting regional target setting in alignment with global/regional/regional P+ and category goalsbrAccountable to implement global category strategy and sourcing agreements on MU/country levelbrDrive category value and excellent service while ensuring compliance with strategy and policiesbrFunctional and managerial responsible for Procurement Specialists allocated to the Market Unit/Country.brKey Responsibilities: /pullipManage and develop the Procurement Plus Market Unit/Country Workplace category organization in close collaboration with Regional and Global leads, /p /lilipAssess the impact of evolving Country/MU requirements including legislative and policy changes, optimize activities and the business customer in setting up their plans, budgets, and strategies /p /lilipLead strategic category management and procurement activities within MU’s and support category execution by leading contract implementation driving compliance /p /lilipManage regional/MU supplier relationships in line with Global Category, develop and maintain effective strategic relationships with key internal customers and stakeholders /p /lilipNegotiate agreements with suppliers and incorporate best practice metrics for agreements, Involve the business for actions related to supplier base optimization, KPI implementation /p /li /ulpbWe are waiting for you: /b /pullipAt least 5 years working experience in similar or adequate roles in procurement environment /p /lilipExpert in category management and sourcing execution as well as project management and planning /p /lilipGood knowledge of procurement and category strategy development and conveyance /p /lilipProven experience in implementing complex regional/global strategic initiatives at local and/or regional level /p /lilipVery strong in stakeholder and relationship management as well as supplier management /p /lilipBusiness Degree with emphasis on the areas of procurement, fluent in English, spoken and written /p /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr