Descripción
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Raw Material & Surface Treatment Purpose of the role: * Developing and executing global sourcing strategies for the assigned direct materials categories: Raw Material & Surface Treatment * Acting as a business partner to key stakeholders in business (Business Units, Engineering, etc.) and Operations (Product Line Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Production, Materials Management, etc.) * The global category manager shall sustain the Global Strategic Sourcing Operating Model and provide the supply capability and capacity at best cost to support the company’s future business needs and protection of brand value * Application of aligned sourcing processes, sustainable supplier assessments and development approach, a performing and regulatory compliant supply base footprint shall be established and actively managed, contributing to the enhancement of the supply base performance on Quality, Delivery and Cost (QCD) * Realization of a measurable value >3% in recurring and P&L effective cost reductions per year across the global 3rd party spend in the assigned spend categories accompanied by a leveraged and benchmarked supply base management * Grow and further develop a qualified and performing Best Cost Country Supply Base in line with the companies and operations BCC objectives preferably in Eastern Europe and manage a sustainable spend allocation Responsibilities: * Management of own material categories (capacity, knowledge management, performance) * Accountable for contributing to the global Direct Material & Supply Base Performance (QCD) * Representing own direct material categories within the VAT organization * Accountable for the category specific achievement of the objectives of cost optimization, supply base optimization, geographic sourcing footprint and Best Cost Country Sourcing * Providing forward-looking guidance on trends, threats and opportunities in own categories (eg. raw materials etc.) * Active contribution to