Introduction

As Category Manager you are part of the Netherlands Procurement team as well as the Global Category team. In this role you are pro-actively supporting and coaching the Category Buyers within the ‘Mechanical’ and ' Electronical' procurement segment C and D.

With your experience you help and drive to build/optimize local Category strategies in line with the business needs and coherent with the strategy defined by the GCM (Global Category Manager) for the world-wide Category.

What are you going to do

You lead or support the full procurement process as needed from requisition until end of contract ensuring competitiveness, quality and timely delivery. You are able to negotiate and bridge gaps to satisfy the needs of your stakeholders as well as coaching other Category Buyers.

You are able to lead cross functional teams through the Category Technology Teams between Procurement, Engineering and Supply Chain in developing strategies, implementation and managing the supply base. Managing internal and external stakeholders is key in building close relations with your suppliers in order to make supplier knowledge and competitiveness available to the benefit of Thales products and services.

Essential skills and knowledge

You are able to lead cross functional teams through the Category Technology Teams between Procurement, Engineering and Supply Chain in developing strategies, implementation and managing the supply base. Managing internal and external stakeholders is key in building close relations with your suppliers in order to make supplier knowledge and competitiveness available to the benefit of Thales products and services.

Your responsibilities include:

Shape, communicate and steer implementation of the Category strategy.
Drive selection, negotiation and contracting of suppliers.
Manage and control supplier performances.
Identify and achieve cost reductions and improvements in cooperation with the suppliers and stakeholders.
Coaching Category Buyers in the above.

We are looking for a dynamic and skilled professional to join us on an interim basis (3-6 months) with the possibility of extension. You have strong negotiation skills and know how to build and maintain valuable relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Experience with relational contracting is a strong plus, and you can oversee and balance different interests with a broad perspective. Your communication skills are excellent, and you express yourself fluently in Dutch and English, with German and/or French as a welcome bonus. You are creative, solution-oriented, and thrive under pressure, always keeping a clear focus on results. With relevant strategic procurement or commercial experience and a completed higher education degree, you bring the knowledge and expertise needed to succeed in this role. Above all, you have a strong affinity with the high-tech industry and are eager to make an impact.

What we offer

Brunel offers outstanding individuals a highly diverse and challenging job in a company where an open, professional and pleasant working culture is highly valued; where your personal initiatives are noticed and rewarded; and where you get all the support, coaching and training you need for your future career. This is your chance to discover a wide range of sectors and activities and develop your expertise in a fast-paced and results-driven environment.

Being outsourced by Brunel means you have a contract with Brunel. Not only do you have a contract, you are guaranteed a great career! Our primary and secondary terms of employment are excellent.

In addition, we offer you:

Discount on your pension premium and various insurances.
A flexible benefits package.
26 vacations with the option to buy extra.
An excellent salary: €45000 - €6000(depends on experience).
Opportunity for various bonuses. Discounts on cultural and sporting outings. Possibilities to further develop your soft/hard skills.

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