Category Manager

As a Category Manager (Marine Equipment & Services) for DEME Group, you will drive and implement strategic planning and category management within our corporate Procurement. In this position, you will secure up-to-date market knowledge and be responsible for sourcing, negotiation, and overall supplier management. You will report to the Lead Category Manager of Shipyards and Machinery Equipment.Your responsibilities

• You develop and deploy vision and strategy;

• You lead a team of 4 Category Buyers executing sourcing activities and concluding agreements;

• You lead cross-functional teams with focus on early involvement of business & functional stakeholders;

• You are accountable for the implementation, communication & optimization of framework agreements;

• You develop and sustain supplier relationship with key suppliers in order to realize TCO optimization;

• You ensure compliance with sourcing procedures and contract management;

• You identify end-to-end opportunities within the DEME supply chain and report these to the Lead Category Manager;

• You ensure the correct documents are being used (ITT/ RfQ , contract/PO, NDA’s, etc.).

Your profile

• You hold a Master’s degree with relevant experience within strategic procurement (or within a commercial role) and contract negotiations;

• You have experience with leading teams and people management;

• You have relevant experience in category management, strategic sourcing, and stakeholder management;

• You have excellent analytical capabilities and presentation skills (efficient usage of MS Office Excel and Powerpoint);

• It’s a plus, if you have relevant technical and/or commercial experience within the ship repair industry;

• You are fluent in English, and knowledge of Dutch & other languages is an asset;

• Your soft skills: Entrepreneurial spirit, team builder, team player, positive attitude, hands-on mentality, drive for ownership and results and high level of integrity;

• You have a drive for ownership and results;

• You are motivated to work in a dynamic and international environment.

Our offer

• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance;

• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally;

• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities;

• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing;

• A competitive salary package, including a company car and other extralegal benefits.