Category Manager Maintenance Services

Ferrero•Franklin Park, IL

1d•$124,974 - $166,632

About The Position

Within Ferrero’s Automation & MRO Technical Procurement Category Team, the Category Manager Maintenance Services defines and deploys the global procurement category strategy and proactively manages internal and external stakeholders through transparent and effective communication, fair interaction, and adherence to Ferrero’s Ethic Code and Code of Business. The role scouts potential regional and continental suppliers for qualification, defines and manages the list of Global Partners, conducts strategic negotiations, and supports the Strategic Automation & MRO Category Strategy roadmap by implementing or facilitating related project streams. The position focuses on North America and includes developing the Maintenance Services category strategy, implementing central category roadmaps and targets, supporting strategic sourcing with Technical Engineering and the Central Maintenance Department, identifying suppliers and technology innovations, building strategic supplier relationships, and managing stakeholders in a matrix organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree at minimum.
8+ years of procurement experience.
Experience working in a matrix organization.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lead and influence others.
Problem-solving ability and ability to set priorities.
Stakeholder management skills.
Cross-cultural environment management skills.
Negotiation skills.
Project management skills.
Strategic mindset.
Technical knowledge.
Knowledge of the SAP procurement module and reporting.

Responsibilities

Define, share, and implement the Maintenance Services Procurement Strategy.
Ensure implementation in North America of central roadmaps and targets for Maintenance Services and related MRO, PPE & Clothes, and Industrial Automation & Robotics categories.
Work with Technical Engineering and the Central Maintenance Department on sourcing, including analyzing, evaluating, and negotiating offers and proposing qualified, trusted alternatives.
Scout new suppliers and technology innovations in North America for Maintenance Services and related Automation & MRO activities, in accordance with Procurement guidelines and in support of Area Procurement.
Manage Global Partner entities for the Maintenance Services category and develop stable, productive strategic relationships with identified partners.
Manage central and local stakeholders in a matrix organization.
Support the Strategic Automation & MRO Category Strategy roadmap by implementing or facilitating related project streams.
Scout potential regional or continental suppliers for qualification, define and/or manage the list of Global Partners, and conduct strategic negotiations.