Category Manager
- Indirect Procurement (location Bassano (Italy) or Barcelona (Spain)) The Category Manager role reports to the Integral Procurement Manager
- Indirect and will work with internal and external stakeholders across the group (Site Management Team, Site Procurement Teams, functional experts) to develop a coherent future-proofed supplier base strategy. They will work to support all sites across the Group, to develop, imbed and practise effective procurement techniques and strategies for the purchase of capital equipment. They will drive supplier performance improvement and develop Group Supplier strategies moving away from a local selection strategy. This will involve managing the relationships with Group Suppliers on behalf of BDR Thermea, as well as drive cost down and ownership of performance improvement. Build performance metrics, and performance against key costs, developing budgets, sustainability and performance related KPI's. Procurement ownership of delivering high-value, business-critical projects while gaining exceptional exposure to senior stakeholders. Work with functional stakeholders to understand business needs and partnering to deliver best value Procurement solutions for BDR. Lead end-to-end procurement of products and services, and site projects from supplier selection to contract management. Support local Buyers and teams to negotiate and strategize to procure good and services, ensure "should be" cost mentality and awareness of key drivers of costs to ensure value for money for all externally purchases.



Provide guidance on best practice between the Procurement team, functions and finance. Monitors supplier performance against milestones, informs relevant stakeholders about this performance and supports escalation of concerns if and when needed to Seniors within supplier. Work with relevant internal stakeholder to create an annual budget planning preferred suppliers, timing, risk and resource. 5+ years' procurement experience in categories Marketing, HR, Consultancy services and engineering services. Strong commercial acumen and experience managing large contracts and complex high power suppliers. Able to collaborate and communicate across multi-functional matrix teams across the multi-cultural Group Proficient in collecting, handling, analysing and presenting various types of data. Working in the office 3-4 days per week location Bassano or Barcelona.

About the company
At BDR Thermea Group, we're bringing the energy transition closer every day. We're serving customers in more than 100 countries with the help of our diverse 6,000-strong team. United by a shared mission to bring a sustainable future closer through smart indoor climate solutions, we champion innovation, customer focus, and a cohesive team culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. As a member of our team, you will be part of a company that is leading the way in the global energy transition, shaping the future of sustainable heating and hot water systems.

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