Category Manager Logistic

Stora Enso

  • Ybbs An Der Donau, Niederösterreich Bad Sankt Leonhard, Kärnten
  • Unbefristet
  • Vollzeit
  • 1 Monat her
Category Manager LogisticStora Enso is looking for a Category Manager, Logistics. Your location will be in one of our mills in the Czech Republic - Ždírec nad Doubravou or Planá, or in Austria - Bad st. Leonhard, Brand or Ybbs and der Donau and you will be working in Wood Products Division.Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions based on wood and biomass for a range of industries and applications worldwide, leading in the bioeconomy and supporting our customers in meeting demand for renewable eco-friendly productsWood Products division provides versatile wood-based solutions for building and housing. Our product range covers all areas of urban construction including massive wood elements and housing modules, wood components and pellets. We also offer a variety of sawn timber goods. Our customers are mainly construction and joinery companies, merchandisers and retailers.Purpose of the job:*Formulating and executing strategies for all services and products and in the respective categories in the area of responsibility for all countries in scope.*Delivering lower cost for the required quality and service.*Based on the strategies, yearly procurement plans need to be established and accomplished with the available internal resources to make best use of the existing supplier agreements.*Development of the existing and future supplier base, which includes pre-qualifications in line with our requirements and continuous improvement efforts in close cooperation with selected key suppliers.As a Category Manager, Logistics, you will be responsible for:*Developing and executing category strategies with focus to deliver lower cost for needed quality and service.*Building and executing yearly procurement plans for category that makes best use of available purchasing resources.*Developing and adjusting the supplier base in the category select and prequalify suppliers in category and especially from Sustainability point of view.*Running supplier development for contracted suppliers with focus to make best use of existing agreements and drive continuous improvement.*Being Supplier Account Manager (SAM) for assigned suppliers.*Scouting the market for new innovations & technologies within the Category and introducing these to internal stakeholders.*Utilizing the supplier know-how and capabilities with new business models to support the WP strategy.*Ensuring safe working methods/tools through supplier collaboration and implementation of safety features with the supplier base*Contributing to sustainability targets through category strategy and sourcing selections.*Participating in Buy vs. Lease decisions and/or make or buy decisions.*Efficiency in e-sourcing tools (e-tender, e-auction, purchasing catalogues etc.) to ensure efficiency, compliance and track-record of sourcing activities.Requirements for applicants:*University degree in a relevant area*5+ years working experience in international procurement with relevant e-tool experience*Solid experience in sourcing e-tools*English - fluent*For Czech locations - Czech language is a must, German is a big advantage*Good knowledge of MS Office*Preferred is knowledge of SAP*Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex agreements with suppliers in different countries.*Very strong communication skills as well as solid experience in English language business negotiations*Very good team worker, experience in multicultural, remote people management and strong influencing skills*Highly structured and systematic, works proactively and result oriented as well as willing and able to take initiative.You will report to Category Director.Location: Ždírec nad Doubravou or Planá, Czech Republic; Bad st. Leonhard, Brand or Ybbs and der Donau, AustriaWhat we offer:*Extra holidays (5 weeks)*Pension plan contribution*Cafeteria 1600 CZK / m*Commuting allowance*Meal vouchers per 160 CZK*Flexible working time*Company car*Annual and semi-annual bonuses*Strong international company background*Interesting and responsible work in a pleasant work environment*Professional and career development, including the possibility of further educationTo continue to drive a strong culture we are looking at a number of behaviors in each individual which is based upon our leadership themes set forth for driving our renewable materials agenda:*Customer Needs; Keeps up to date with market factors impacting our business and enhance or invent new products and solutions, always considering the customer and consumers perspective.*Business Acumen; Clear understanding of key financial and productivity metrics driving business value across our business as a whole. Has the ability to make decisions quickly on the basis of incomplete information and takes responsibility for own decisions.*Do what's right; Takes responsibility for Stora Enso being a global company that is ethical, safe and free from harassment and discrimination. Acts as an example of Stora Enso's values and Code of Conduct - in difficult times as well as good times.*Inspire & Motivate; Inspires team members in believing in the way forward and encourages a collaborative & communicative working environment. Actively seeks to understand the key motivators of others with the aim to make them grow and perform.Additional information:
Please submit your application via our recruitment system Stora Enso - Job Opportunities.Your questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Wood Products: Júlia Žigmund (julia.zigmund@storaenso.com). We accept applications submitted only through our recruitment system. CV is required in English.

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