Category Manager

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**At Berry HH&S EMEIA, we are currently seeking a Category Manager to join the Procurement team**

The Category Manager is responsible for category management of Berry Global Freight & Masterbatch as well as the volume coordination and allocation optimization of our resin purchases. This key position is responsible for developing, optimizing and implementing category strategies for the region, and leading strategic savings initiatives that align with regional and corporate objectives. In addition, this individual will act as a sourcing expert and drive cross-functional initiatives for make or buy decisions in the region.

The position will focus on Freight (30M EUR) & Masterbatch (10M EUR). The manager will develop, gain alignment and implement strategy for all relevant sub categories. This will be done in close cooperation with Procurement Lead of the HH&S EMEIA region. The categories to manage can be adjusted depending on the need of the region.

Verantwortlichkeiten:

- Resin (220M EUR): Volume coordination and allocation optimization among our HHS EMEIA plants as well as support to prepare strategic supplier negotiations. The actual strategy and negotiation for resin is done by our cooperate procurement team
- Provide strategic expertise and impact assessment for assigned categories to all internal stakeholders. Be the market expert for the assigned categories, optimize existing category strategies and contracts
- Proactive leadership and support to regional internal customers, while ensuring continuity of supply
- Bring innovation and TCO (Total cost of ownership) reduction by understanding new products trend and promoting their introduction into Berry product portfolio
- Drive supplier innovation
- Lead contract negotiations for each category, while utilizing a team based approach involving key internal stakeholders. Total cost of ownership, market forecasts, global volume, supplier technical support, as well as regional and plant distinctions should all be considered in the negotiations.
- Drive corporate value by lowering total cost of ownership and reducing working capital of strategic materials
- Support material budget, forecasting, and pricing
- Establish strong cross-functional relationships with regional general manager, product development, plant leaders, product Management Team, commercial teams, and regional functional leaders.
- Drive effective implementation of supplier strategies within the region. Ensure internal alignment is realized from the supplier selection process, through qualification, and all contractual parameters are achieved.

Qualifikationen:
Minimum (2) years experience in direct or freight category management, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management for a process based organization.
- Cross-functional leadership experience or additional expertise in functional areas outside of procurement.
- Experience with Freight sourcing is preferred
- Strong leadership, relationship building, problem solving, planning, and communication skills required.
- Self-starter with demonstrated ability to drive initiatives to successful completion in a matrixed organization.
- The ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees is crucial to success in this role.
- Must have a high level of business acumen with understanding of P&L impacts
- Working knowledge of lean business principles and process excellence.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.

**Leadership**

Situational Leadership skills and strong personal accountability to achieve goals..

**Initiative**

Proactively seeks and seizes opportunities to improve the company’s offerings and overall positioning. Develops and refines strategic plans and action plans to achieve declared objectives. Effectively communicates / sells those plans to others, gathers and incorporates further input where appropriate and then implements action steps efficiently and prudently.

**Team Oriented**

Ability to work effectively with other team members (Berry and suppliers) at all levels of the organization to achieve target objectives.

**Integrity**

Demonstrates honesty and the highest ethical standards. Avoids conflict of interest.

**Excellence**

Has a high level of self-management, is autonomous and agile, has a dedication to continuous improvement, and sets high goals for him/her and for the purchasing organization. Results Oriented & Demonstrated ability to act fast and execute

**Problem Solving**

Gathers and analyzes information skillfully and efficiently. Applies practical criteria to decision alternatives in order to choose course of action. Considers and articulates implications for implementation.

**Business Acumen**

Working knowledge of business concepts and emerging business climate. Continually improves knowledge of market, customers, competitors, suppliers, technologies. Connects all decisions and activities to “The Customer”, to Strategic Goals and to the Bottom L