Global Category Manager
Valmet is seeking a Global Category Manager to lead strategic procurement efforts for their industrial business units. This role involves developing category strategies, leading cross-functional teams, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement. You will focus on metal fabrication and market research to optimize supply chain performance globally. The position requires strong negotiation skills and experience in international industrial procurement environments.
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Experience
5+ years
Function
Purchasing
Work mode
Hybrid, India
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
Valmet is seeking a Global Category Manager to lead strategic procurement efforts for their industrial business units. This role involves developing category strategies, leading cross-functional teams, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement. You will focus on metal fabrication and market research to optimize supply chain performance globally. The position requires strong negotiation skills and experience in international industrial procurement environments.
TAL's take
Stable global industrial leader offering a clearly defined, high-impact strategic procurement role with international scope.
Very clear scope regarding category management, supplier development, and cross-functional leadership in a specific industrial sector.
Must haves
- Minimum 5 years experience in Category Management or Sourcing
- Expertise in metal fabrication industry and processes
- Experience in supplier consolidation programs
- Experience in contract development, negotiation and supplier relationship management
- Fluent in English
Tools and skills
About the company
Global industrial leader with extensive history but not in the defined Tier 1 tech/start-up list.