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To strengthen our Greenyard Group Procurement team we are currently looking for a Group Procurement Category Manager. In this role, reporting to the Group Procurement Director, you will work on a broad scope:
Purpose of the Position
- Within your assigned procurement categories, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category management strategies
- Your problem-solving skills and ability to drive change across various entities within the Group will be essential for achieving results. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders as well as a broad range of external suppliers
Key Tasks
- Define and execute the category strategy in alignment with the overarching company strategy and effectively translate it into actionable purchasing plans
- Take an active role or provide leadership in purchasing projects within assigned categories, working closely with relevant departments or entities
- Within the context of procurement files, critically evaluate and challenge existing practices to drive improvements in customer service, operational efficiency, and profitability
- Identify and assess new sourcing opportunities within designated categories and assist divisional and local category teams along the procurement process
- Demonstrate and promote Greenyard’s core values (Passion, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Reliability, Creativity, and Collaboration), serving as a model for the team
- Contribute to specific procurement initiatives by leveraging project management expertise
Nice to meet you
- You have a Masters’ degree in engineering or economics
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in a procurement role, preferably within an international environment or categories relevant to this function.
- Demonstrating curiosity and out-of-the-box thinking: shows willingness to learn and works on multiple topics concurrently; identifies ways to simplify processes and improve efficiency
- Delivering results and ensuring operational excellence: establishes and tracks quality standards; applies analytical and problem-solving skills
- Managing across boundaries: builds networks, supports collaboration, facilitates consensus among cross-functional teams, communicates clearly, and participates in influencing and negotiating
- Driving innovation and managing change: supports creativity and innovation; develops change management processes and manages projects
- You have strong communication & negotiation skills where balance is found between a commercial mindset and obtaining the financial objectives.
- You are fluent in English, knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- Demonstrated interest in, or ability to quickly learn and adopt, new and emerging tools such as AI-powered solutions, business intelligence (BI) reporting platforms, and other digital technologies.
This is why this job fits you
- You look forward to the opportunity to work at Group level for a multinational in a future-oriented sector.
- You enjoy a broad range of interesting activities and learning opportunities.
- You want to develop a broad network of internal and external contacts and cooperation with international colleagues motivates you.
Working at Greenyard is so much more!
- You will work for a growing, ambitious company where no two days are ever the same.
- You get the opportunity to work in a flexible and hybrid way.
- You will join a team of like-minded souls: passionate, result-driven and true negotiators.
- You get a company car, if you want, because you can also opt for a bike. At Greenyard, we obviously choose electric cars, because we opt for sustainable solutions in everything we do!
Read more about working for Greenyard on:
https://www.greenyard.group/careers
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