Category manager - raw material

Persán is a multinational company with worldwide presence and a crucial mission : Continuing to build the future, providing personal and home care solutions that care for you and the environment. We believe in the combination of talent and commitment with technology to drive today and tomorrow, sharing with our collaborators the challenge of making everyday life easier with a positive global impact on society and the planet. Persán, we create the future we believe in . The success of our Strategic Plan is the result of the 4 main pillars that define us : People Technology R& D Sustainability We differentiate ourselves by the added value we provide through our great human team, constant commitment to innovation and technology, which translates into top-quality products. All of this guarantees the overall sustainability of the Company : Join the team and boost your professional career! From Persán, a leading multinational and family company in Europe in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of home care and personal care products, with 85 years working for a cleaner world, we are looking for you to join our Team, as Category Manager in our Procurement Raw Material area. What do we offer? Professional development with Career Plans created based on your ambition and potential. Teamwork. Continuous Training with annual Training Plans. Flexible working hours and annual vacations. Flexible Remuneration and Social Benefits What are we looking for? Highly involved and committed professional, with strategic vision and adaptability to change. With great motivation and initiative to drive our ambitious project. We build authentic human relationships, based on trust, collaboration, and recognition, which is reflected in a participative and enriching work environment with an clear mission : Representing the voice of the consumer within the company, generating valuable insights based on in-depth knowledge of consumers and products in our categories and markets. Main Responsabilities : Responsible for the sourcing of the portfolio entrusted, being specialist in the markets, providing Persan, S. A. with a competitive advantage and continuous improvement by minimizing spend through means such as : Competitive sourcing by means of negotiation and / or tenders; Introduction of new competitive suppliers; Value Engineering projects with suppliers; Set and execute suitable purchasing strategies. Perform internal and external analysis, generate local opportunity proposals and provide input into global opportunity assessment. Define and implement purchasing strategies and / or action plans by category and execute and / or supervise negotiations with suppliers about price, quality and delivery conditions of materials. Provide Persan with a competitive advantage by : Proposing challenging standard prices during the annual budgeting process, based on the most competitive estimations; Regular review and communication of risks and opportunities; Ensuring stability of supply by assessing supplier financial stability and volume capabilities; Actively monitor and communicate category insights and trends. Engage and influence stakeholders. REQUISITOS MÍ NIMOS : Academic education : Bachelor´s Degree in Business administration, Engineering or Economics. Language skills : English C1. 5 years in FMCG in a Procurement role. A proven track record of ensuring value for money. Skills : Commitment & Drive Learning Agility Leadership Strategic Business Vision Organization and Planning Innovation and Continuous Improvement Orientation towards detail and quality Achievement Oriented People Development Don't hesitate to sign up for this offer and boost your career with us! We are looking forward to meeting you!