Global Category Manager, Fabrication & Model System

Cavotec is a leading cleantech company that designs and delivers connection and electrification solutions to enable the decarbonization of ports and industrial applications. Backed by more than 40 years of experience, our systems ensure safe, efficient and sustainable operations for a wide variety of customers and applications worldwide. Summary: Develop and execute sourcing strategy for Cable category globally in order to optimize total cost and lead time and leverage the volume of different CoE’s. Responsible to coordinate sourcing activities together with Strategic Buyers at the CoE´s for global category, Fabrication & Model System, lead major negotiations with cable suppliers globally in cooperation with Strategic Buyers at the CoE´s. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify CoE’s supply chain and project needs, participate in negotiations of contracts and terms with cable suppliers, ensuring favorable pricing and lead time, quality standards. Stay updated on market trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for cost improvement moments and innovations, keep key stakeholders updated. Ensure compliance with legal, ESH, regulatory and company standards, market required certification in supplier selection, contracting, and ongoing management. Strategic sourcing & strategic category management for fabrication & model system. Identify new suppliers competitively and evaluate current supplier performance. Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers. Drive cost-saving initiatives. Lead to develop new suppliers and related sourcing activities for global category. Support project team with best cost to win projects. Requirements: Previous expertise linked to fabrication, mechanical application to system/model solutions linked to Cavotec complex projects. Familiar with supplier evaluation and selection methodologies, including risk assessment and performance management. Good knowledge of sourcing best practices, sourcing processes, and supply chain management principles. Hands-on attitude with the ability to build consensus and drive changes. Strong sense of responsibility, good ability to work under stress. 10-15 years or above professional experience in sourcing, category management. Global business/market savings for fabrication and mechanical applications. Proven track records in managing global supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and delivery savings within global companies. Ability to work in a cross-functional, global team environment. Keep in pulse of global material trends. Well-rounded with commercial experience and Engineering BA (or above) background. Experience from working for a global international company. Knowledge of the English language is essential. Candidates not in line with the requirements will not be considered. Please attach your updated CV in English to your application. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: nova-milanese, IT

Posted Date: 2/4/2025