PppEuropean Procurement Category Manager /p /pph3Job description /h3ppNipponGases is one of the leading companies in the industrial and medical gases business in Europe. Serving over 150,000 customers and 350,000 patients across 13 countries, we offer a comprehensive range of gas-based solutions tailored to sectors including healthcare, food, electronics, manufacturing, chemicals, energy, among others.br/br/We are seeking a strongEuropean Procurement Category Manager /strong for our European procurement team. The person will be responsible for planning and leading all strategic aspects of the categories under their responsibility on a regional level and developing proposals for strategic business decisions.br/br/The role provides high-value procurement solutions aligned with category strategies; supports third-party vendor selection, vendor development, technology management, and performance measurement activities to support projects and realize year-on-year productivity improvements, cost savings, and process improvements in close collaboration with stakeholders.br/br/strongMain Responsibilities: /strong /pulliPlanning, organizing, and managing projects considering priorities, resources, budgets, issues, and constraints to achieve desired results; defining clear project scope and objectives; utilizing software and tools to plan, track, and report status. /liliMapping and analyzing the value chain and deriving potential scenarios. Understanding and applying total cost of ownership and cost modeling. /liliParticipating in and/or leading financial discussions. Applying financial knowledge to participate actively, e.g., in budgeting, sourcing strategies, and structuring deals with ecosystem partners. /liliSupporting compliance and risk management: monitoring end-to-end compliance (budget, payment, vendor PO, contract invoice, buying channel, etc.) and implementing corrective actions. Applying risk management processes including risk identification, evaluation, and mitigation planning. /liliCollaborating with stakeholders to identify the most cost-effective ways to deliver business objectives. /liliDeveloping strategies, approaches, and methods to execute the Source-to-Contract process: preparing and conducting fact-based negotiations and employing a broad portfolio of negotiation strategies to support business and procurement objectives. /liliProactively exploring new ways of working, involving innovative scientific and technical solutions by onboarding suitable suppliers. /liliBuilding long-term, sustainable, and effective relationships, understanding stakeholder landscapes, and demonstrating political astuteness across business structures. Implementing category or commodity strategies to optimize efficiency. /liliIdentifying innovative procurement solutions that provide savings and process efficiencies. /liliFacilitating procurement change initiatives within categories to improve performance. /liliDeveloping best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teams. /liliSupporting acquisition strategies through due diligence and integration activities for spend categories. /li /ul /pph3Job requirements /h3ppstrongAcademic background: /strong /pulliBachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field. /liliMBA or other master’s degree preferred. /li /ulpstrongExperience: /strong /pulliMinimum 5 years of experience in procurement or related industries. /liliExtensive experience managing KPIs, dashboards, and reports (including tools). /liliExperience working in a global, multicultural organization. /li /ulpstrongLanguages: /strongbr/Fluent written and spoken English.br/br/strongCompetencies: /strong /pulliStrong planning, project management, and organizational skills. /liliExcellent communication and interpersonal skills. /liliStrong problem-solving, negotiation, and influencing skills. /liliAnalytical and strategic thinking abilities. /li /ulpstrongLocation: /strongbr/Based in Milan with willingness to travel within Europe. /p /p /p /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr