Indirect Procurement Category Manager

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Introduction

Engaging as business partner and category manager for indirect procurement you will interface with the global business areas on our Indirect procurement activities. This role will specifically support categories such as HR, Marketing, Meetings/Events, Finance, Legal, Consultancy and Travel.You will be located in Chennai in India.The FLSmidth Group is embarking on a journey to explore divestment opportunities for FLSmidth Cement. The role of category manager will be instrumental in building up the indirect procurement department and shaping the overall strategy for the global procurement integration.

Your Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement value-added activities with business needs
• Category Strategy Development: Formulate and execute strategic sourcing plans for global use
• Supplier Management: Establish sustainable relationships with key suppliers to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of goods and services
• Cost Management: Drive cost reductions through effective contract negotiation, strategic sourcing, supplier innovation and best-practice initiatives
• Market Analysis: Conduct comprehensive market analysis to understand industry trends, supplier capabilities, and cost structures
• Performance Reporting: Prepare reports on spend analysis, KPIs and supplier performance metrics
  

FLSmidth Cement is in the forefront of the global green transition in cement production – the clear objective to shape a sustainable future, while at the same time position the company for future growth.

What You Bring

• Education: Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management
• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in strategic procurement or supply chain management
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive change within the organization
• Negotiation Skills: Holds strong negotiation skills to increase profitability, reduce risk and improve commercial terms
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the industry and market trends related to assigned categories
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial principles & ability to analyze cost structures & complex data
• Analytical Skills: Possess analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data and make informed decision
• Project Management: Ability to manage cost-out projects and deliver results within specified timelines
• Technical/Analytical Skills: Proficiency in Office, Oracle & PBI
• Language Skills: Fluent English
  

Please note, all CV's, resumes, and cover letters must be submitted in English.

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.FLSmidth Cement is a technology and service supplier with a passion to help our customers produce cement efficiently. After 140+ years of pioneering new innovations, we are uniquely positioned to be at the forefront of our industry’s green transition. For further information on FLSmidth Cement business and services, visit www.flsmidth.com or www.flsmidth-cement.com.