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AkzoNobel - Category Sourcing Manager - Pigments / Colorants & Minerals

AkzoNobel India LtdMumbai, India

2 days ago

Job description

Leadership & Strategic Direction : Provide strategic direction and leadership to category sourcing for Global / SESA.

Strategy Deployment : Define and deploy strategy for managing global / regional spend of the category, driving year-on-year value and benefits.

Stakeholder Collaboration : Work with key internal stakeholders including cross-business units, R&D, and other category leads.

Supplier Management : Own and drive strategic supplier management with all the regional vendors and own select / agreed global vendors

Alignment with Corporate Goals : Steer category strategy and execution aligned with AkzoNobel's corporate goals on sustainability.

Responsibility :

Develop and deploy global and regional sourcing strategy for the category and relevant sub-categories.
Lead and manage strategic supplier management regionally & globally.
Influence internal stakeholders and business teams strategically on a global & regional scale.
Exhibit leadership behaviors to both the category team and suppliers.
Lead and deliver regional and global projects specifics to category.
Implement strategic cost management through e-tenders, negotiation, and contract management.
Ensure year-on-year value creation in line with company and functional goals.
Collaborate with the Technical Category Lead to develop a technical roadmap, including critical projects and initiatives.
Build and sustain a vendor base encompassing current and prospective vendors.
Contribute proactively to AkzoNobel's Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi).
Develop alternate raw materials with the Business Unit Technical Lead, mitigating single / sole source material risks.
Demonstrate high levels of global collaboration and cooperation.
Requirements for Job (education or experience required to be able to perform this job) :

Qualifications / Education :

Graduate in Science / Business Economics.
Master's in Business Administration or Supply Chain preferred.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a strategic sourcing role with similar complexity, spend size, and geography.
Excellent communication skills in English.
Proven experience in global or regional sourcing roles, change management, and leading strategic projects.
Superior influencing skills.

(ref : iimjobs.com)

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