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Job purpose and impact
The catgegory lead - engineering, procurement and construction management will serve as a domain specialist for the department developing procurement strategies to optimize cost, rationalize the supply base and bring value to the corporation while mitigating riskIn this role you will develop new techniques and standards to maximize profitability for a category of engineering, procurement, construction management and construction services by identifying strategic category opportunities, developing an overall category management framework and leading execution by the buyers located around the worldYou will be charged with solving complex problems taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutionsKey accountabilities
Develop and maintain category expertise, cultivate positive relationships with external and internal stakeholders, including industry partners, suppliers and business stakeholders.
Lead and implement category management strategies for defined engineering, procurement, construction management and construction categories in alignment with global and regional dynamic business needs.
Lead major negotiations and workshops with our suppliers.
Lead the communication of category management vision and objectives internally and externally by engaging senior stakeholders for alignment.
Coach our buying teams in delivering coherent and successful action plan.
Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
Develop solutions to complex problems in procurement strategies which requires the regular use of ingenuity and innovation while ensuring solution are consistent with organization objectives.
Other duties as assigned qualifications
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor`s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum four years of related work experience
Experience implementing supplier management programs with key suppliers including metrics, performance goals and improvement initiatives
Experience leading regional projects
Experience with financial, mathematical and analytical modeling
Preferred qualifications
Six years experience in supply chain or procurement.
Master`s degree or other post-secondary degree or an mba
Strong experience in developing and deploying contracting strategies and compensation approahces with strong knolwedge or consturction contract terms
Experience leading regional and global category programs
Experience driving supplier relationship management programs that deliver value for the organization
Experience building relationships with key business partners and undertand global copetivte dynamics of categories
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
Equal opportunity employer, including disability/vet.
