Description As a Global Category Manager, you will drive the strategic management and optimization of a insulation raw material and IKCs on a global scale. You will be responsible for developing robust category strategies, enhancing supplier partnership, manage overall supply base performance, leading global supplier negotiations, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment with business objectives. This role is key to achieving cost savings, enhancing product quality, managing sustainability initiatives, and fostering innovation across the organization. Your responsibilities - Develop and implement impactful category strategies that enhance cost efficiency, quality, and environmental responsibility. - Analyze market trends and opportunities to position our category for success in the competitive landscape. - Collaborate with diverse teams, including product development, marketing, and operations, to ensure alignment with strategic business goals. - Oversee the supplier lifecycle, from onboarding to performance management, ensuring a robust and reliable supply base. - Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure the best terms for cost, quality, and service excellence. - Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring security and resilience in our operations. - Champion sustainability initiatives within our supply chain, exploring innovative green sourcing opportunities. - Inspire and mentor regional category managers, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. Your background - University degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Engineering. - 10 years of work experience in category management, strategic sourcing or a related role within supply chain - management. - Proven track record of successful supplier negotiations and category strategy implementation. - Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets, identify market trends, and translate - insights into actionable strategies. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting with suppliers and cross function teams - effectively. - Willingness to travel internationally as necessary to engage with suppliers and stakeholders. If you are excited about driving strategic sourcing on a global scale and making a tangible impact in our supply chain,