Indirect and Services - Category Manager

Αθήνα
Μόνιμη
Πλήρης Απασχόληση

Πριν 13 ημέρες

Global Category Manager - Indirect and ServicesResponsible for managing supplier relationships, leading contract and price negotiations, and driving cost improvement initiatives across indirect categories. Oversees sourcing activities for IT software, production equipment, licenses, and services, with an annual spend of approximately CHF 15 million. Acts as lead user for sourcing-related IT tools and contributes to Procure-to-Pay process improvements.This role reports to the Head of Sourcing and is available in Athens, Greece.Responsibilities,General:

Manage commercial relationships with suppliers
Lead contract negotiations in collaboration with R&D, Business and Legal teams
Conduct price negotiations to ensure cost-effectiveness
Plan and execute cost improvement initiatives. And ensure Purchase Order Coverage high value and critical purchases
Drive process improvements across sourcing operations and Procure-to-Pay

Indirect Material Management:

Establish strategic partnerships with the stakeholders to optimize purchasing approaches.
Engage with suppliers to secure best-value deals across a full range of indirect materials, goods, and services-including purchase request analysis, supplier selection, RFQs, contract management, and expediting

Process Improvement Initiatives:

Actively contribute to the improvement of our Procure-to-Pay processes
Serve as the lead user for IT tool implementations that support sourcing functions

Your Qualifications, Skills and Experience,

University degree in Business or Engineering
Minimum 5 years of relevant purchasing experience in a multinational environment
Preferred purchasing categories include IT software, production equipment, and a range of licenses
Familiarity with supplier management processes (qualification, monitoring, development). APICS certification or similar is a plus.
Solid understanding of purchasing workflows (e.g., purchase requests, purchase orders)
Proficient in negotiation tactics
Knowledge of supplier management tools (e.g., Jaggaer, Ivalua), ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP), and PLM tools (e.g., PTC Windchill, ARAS), is a plus
Strong communication skills - both verbal and written
Fluent in English (proficiency in a second language is a plus)

Requirements,

EU/EFTA citizen or resident with valid work permit for Greece

Perks and Benefits,

A multicultural and international company with over 60 different nationalities
Project-based activities working with colleagues distributed across the globe.
A start-up and innovation mindset while in the process of scaling-up processes and efficiencies
Modern offices located in Maroussi region with nearby Metro, Suburban and Bus lines
Hybrid working model & flexible working hours
Work from abroad days
A strong learning environment and regular career discussions
Bonus and Shares (RSUs plan)
Medical/Life Insurance & Private Pension Plan
Lunch allowance, parking lot or public transportation card
Relocation package

… and discover even more by talking with us!Learn more about u-blox and its mission by reading here !Join a company that is customer-oriented, encourages creative thinking, looks for efficiency, fosters collaboration and team spirit, and upholds integrity and trust in all interactions. We see diversity as a strength and promote a culture of inclusion among our employees. Our varied backgrounds, ideas and experiences are critical to our success. We strive to become a strong learning organization and are committed to providing our employees with equal opportunities regardless of differences such as gender, race, ethnicity, generations, belief.

MyCarriera

Αίτηση