Global Category Manager - Flow E&I H/F - Veolia Water Technologies

Veolia Water Tech is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment and reuse. We design and supply a range of water systems, from food and beverage applications, to municipal water, to microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment.

At Water Tech, we realise diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We're an organisation that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to BE an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.Global Category Leader - Flow, E&I

In this REMOTE role, you must BE based in EUROPE.

What is the purpose of the role?

The Global Category leader- Flow E&I will report into Global Category Management Team Leader. You will have circa an ~$80M spend portfolio and will BE responsible for developing, validating and implementing the global Procurement strategy for sub-categories within the portfolio.

You will work with with Procurement Project/Product Leaders, Regional Category Leader, Technology, and Supply Chain Leaders.

What are the day to day duties?
- Define a Global Category Strategy for assigned Categories that drives continuous improvement within the Category and benefits to the business
- Develop/Manage Preferred Supplier Network and Strategic Suppliers
- Define Contracting Strategy and lead Supplier Negotiations
- Drive Cash Improvements across assigned Categories
- Mitigate Risks to the business by driving a comprehensive strategy that builds a flexible supply chain and ensures continuity of supply
- Develop Best Cost Country strategy
- Drive supplier relationship management processes
- Report to Leadership on Market Trends and Category Performance
- General understanding of Direct material categories and water treatment technologies (products and operations).
- Familiarity with market trends and key suppliers in the relevant Categories.
- Knowledge of Supply base for Valves, Pipes & Fittings, Instruments, Analyzers, RO Pressure vessels
- Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills, capable of developing presentations and comfortable interacting with internal/external stakeholders and Water Tech senior management.

What skills and background will you likely have?
- Bachelor's degree or time-served experience
- Solid experience in Category/Supplier Management, Purchasing, Production Control, Engineering, Product or Project management
- Experience in procurement of items in Flow, Electrical and Instrumentation Category
- Ability to travel - estimated to BE 30% annually