Job Description

In this role, the Project Regional Category Manager will drive the execution of sourcing and category strategies for Merchandise Bricks, acting as the main point of contact for internal stakeholders. The candidate will develop and implement innovative savings plans across Calderys EMEA entities, ensuring alignment with project needs and supporting business growth. Together with local and cross-functional teams, the Project Regional Category Manager will contribute to transforming procurement into a value-adding, performance-driven function.

• Identify & qualify potential new suppliers and process the documentation to include in the company approved supplier list. Define and follow up the purchasing strategy for merchandise articles in Calderys.

• Work with segment and engineering teams to identify savings initiatives leveraging on different design options : innovation, standardization….

• Prepare and issue Request for Quote (RFQ) to selected bidders as per project procurement strategy, coordinate RFQ, organize commercial and technical bid clarifications with Engineering, Project Procurement Management & Project Execution department. Issue and negotiate claims due to non-conformities with suppliers.

• Assess the procurement process for merchandise articles and propose improvement in policy.

• Administer and continuously maintain the prices Merchandise shared database to ensure that all required data is available, correct and up to date. Provide guidance and direction for the other stakeholders.
  

Education & Experience requirements:

• Graduate with technical background

• 3-5 years of experience in Purchasing as Buyer or Commodity Manager
• Experience in project mode is a must
• Clear commercial drive
• Capable to keep a long-term strategic view and a short-term hands-on mentality

• Ability to communicate with engineering and technical teams and to integrate technical aspects

Knowledge

• Excellent negotiation skills and knowledge of commercial terms and conditions

• Experience with SAP/MM, Microsoft Office

• Excellent English; any other European language is an advantage

Skills

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) with superiors, colleagues, and external stakeholders

• Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize and plan work

• Capability to manage multiple projects across entities; detail-oriented and able to multitask

• Ability to build and maintain networks inside and outside the organization
  

Leadership Behaviors

• Flex in own style to meet the needs of others or situations

• Manage own energy and emotions; sets the right leadership example

• Understand team members and how to get the best out of them

• Empower team to operate outside their comfort zone by providing learning opportunities

• Lead and collaborate across boundaries

• Network effectively to share knowledge and drive performance
  

Delivers Results

• Delivering short-term results while maintaining focus on long-term goals

• Adapt to changing business priorities while maintaining personal and team performance

• Gather external insight from other organizations and customers to innovate and drive business performance.

• Look for finding ways to do things better, quicker or more efficiently.
  

Calderys Group

With a legacy of over 150 years, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we continue to shape our future through teamwork, customer-centricity and a proactive mindset. We are the vital partner of all high temperature industries and our purpose places sustainability and innovation at the heart of our business. It reflects our reason for existing: to support our customers building a better world through sustainable solutions.

Our values are a driving force in this purpose: We are tenacious, accountable, multicultural and authentic..

In our company, performance is recognized and learning is promoted. Our services and solutions depend upon the expertise and commitment of our employees. So we ensure that they have the scope and opportunities to develop their potential within a diverse, inclusive and collaborative setting. It is an environment for people to grow, where every day is a new day and more exciting than the last.

Calderys - Forged in legacy. Fueled by excellence.

For more information, please visit Calderys.com