Category Manager

hace 2 días

Panama HILTI A tiempo completo

If you’re new to the industry, you might not have heard of us. We provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software and services for the global construction sector. We have a proud heritage, built over 75 years, and a worldwide reputation for pioneering products and exceptional service.

With 30,000 people in more than 120 countries, which we’re looking to expand, we’re a great place for you to show us your worth, step up to new challenges and grow your career.

Category Management
- Sound understanding of all elements and concepts of the procurement process
- Ability to trigger levers to sustainably create value through category strategies
- Develop strategic procurement initiatives & best practices to develop the lowest total cost and maintain high quality standards
- Lead sourcing indirect categories and services to ensure optimized purchases are competitive and cost-effective
- Own relevant RFP operations, including supplier studies, RFP establishment, submissions, deadlines, contract and term negotiations, and final recommendations
- Develop and maintain mutually beneficial ties with local and international suppliers & facilitate business review meetings
- Have a clear understanding of the indirect spend report for you own sourcing categories

Collaborative Business Partner
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Proactively inform management and the wider organization of their spend, influencing and promoting strategic sourcing and optimizing spend
- Give stakeholders appropriate assistance to ensure that suppliers are effective in their daily operational procurement services.
- Engage with Global or Regional teams & effectively implement projects in designated markets

Entrepreneurship
- Curious beyond his/her field of expertise to understand our business and partnership with different functions
- Recognize the economic impact factors across the business and suggest alternatives to optimize the management of spending
- Have the passion to propose new ideas or innovation, that would contribute in organizational development

Process and Compliance
- Master, review and ensure compliance and evaluate the consequences for the organization if the rules are not followed
- Continuously seek ways to improve operational productivity & efficiency

92% of our employees worldwide say that they are proud to work for Hilti

Your responsibilities will be great and, with them, we’ll give you the freedom and autonomy to do whatever it takes to deliver outstanding results. Go beyond our expectations and we’ll reward you with unrivalled opportunities for personal development and career progression as soon as you’re ready for the next challenge.
- University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics or Finance.
- Proven success over a sustained period (3-5 years) in delivering competitive advantage to the business within a global environment through development and implementation of sourcing strategies in the indirect procurement activities.
- Ability to successfully lead projects and implement change.
- Demonstrated abilities in risk management, responsible sourcing and suppliers relationship management.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills - with the ability to influence and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across a complex organization.
- Understanding of National and International Procurement Regulations.
- Fluency in English, another language will be an asset.

We develop our people by challenging them to leave their comfort zone, be it exploring other business areas, leading different teams or working in new locations.

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