Sourcing Category Manager

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This position will be responsible for managing indirect spend across Europe, with a primary focus on logistics and transportation, while also overseeing additional procurement categories as needed. As Category Manager, I will develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives, drive competitive bids, and optimize cost efficiencies in logistics, freight, and pallet operations, among others. Working closely with the Key Category Manager and cross‑functional teams, I will evaluate supplier performance, foster strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and ensure business requirements are met for quality, safety and service. I will also identify opportunities for process improvements, support the integration of digital solutions such as EDI, and contribute to the overall competitiveness of the company’s supply chain through effective category management across all assigned areas, while ensuring customer needs are considered in terms of food safety, quality and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Align external warehousing, transportation and pallet strategies across Europe.
• Care for competitive logistic costs with our logistic operators, freight and pallet companies through market monitoring and regular bids.
• Ensure customer satisfaction related to 3PL and transportation service : participate in steering committees with follow‑up of food safety and quality processes, operations, capacities, KPIs and continuous improvement plans.
• Together with the Key Category Manager and the local Supply Chain team leader define and quote cost‑efficient logistic solutions for cross‑country projects in Europe.
• Develop and execute the Sourcing Category Strategy for the assigned scope, aligned with the Key Category Manager.
• Manage supplier relationships, maintain supplier scorecards, conduct site visits (when applicable) and hold day‑to‑day interactions and regular review meetings.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and identify potential savings opportunities.
• Develop and stay current on market intelligence for assigned categories of spend.
• Accountable to meet sourcing goals for assigned categories, such as cost savings, quality, payment terms, compliance to requirements and risk plans; employ appropriate risk‑management tools.

Qualifications

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