Are you the strategic sparring partner who translates complex procurement challenges into measurable results? At SABIC, you will take charge of various global categories within the Specialties business. From Indirect Materials to Packaging: you will break the status quo, build sustainable supplier relationships, and drive innovation in an international high-stakes environment. This is a role for an interim professional who doesn't just manage, but truly impacts profitability and ESG goals for a global leader.
What will you do?
As a Strategic Category Manager, you are responsible for designing and implementing multi-year strategic plans for SABIC's Specialties business. You act as the focal point for diverse categories, such as technical goods, business services, and energy. You are an expert in identifying new market opportunities and managing complex contracts on both regional (EUR/AMR) and global levels.
Your focus lies on value creation and achieving the lowest 'Total Cost of Ownership'. You challenge existing concepts and 'single source' situations to continuously improve the business. Additionally, you play a crucial role in crisis management and ensuring global compliance with legislation regarding ESG and carbon neutrality. Through close collaboration with senior management, technology leaders, and production units, you ensure a perfect alignment between procurement strategy and stakeholder vision.
Functie-eisen
- You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a business/economics related field.
- You have at least 8 years of relevant experience within the petrochemical sector (procurement, sourcing, or supply chain).
- Excellent collaborating skillset with business partners to develop annual plans and associated Key Performance Indicators
- You have in-depth knowledge of the SAP MM module and associated reporting functions.
- You are able to deliver results independently and proactively in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.
Competenties
To be successful at SABIC, you possess sharp analytical skills and a result-oriented mindset. You are a strong networker who encourages cross-functional teamwork and knows how to influence change through persuasion. You are resilient under pressure, can switch gears quickly in urgent situations, and have a natural drive to improve the status quo through innovation and market research.
Arbeidsvoorwaarden
- A salary up to € 5,000 gross per month based on 40 hours.
- A contract until the end of this year for 40 hours per week.
- 25 vacation days per year based on 40 hours.
- 8.33% holiday allowance.
- An attractive plus pension scheme.
- Net € 750 to set up your home office.
- A monthly net allowance of € 25.00 for the use of internet, laptop, and mobile phone.
- Unlimited access to Randstad Professional Academy with more than 5,000+ training courses.
- A personal training budget to follow profession-related education and training.
- A travel allowance.
- A referral bonus of € 1,500 per successful candidate introduced to Randstad Professional
- Various bonus schemes.
- The possibility to work hybrid.
- Personal guidance and a dedicated HR contact point for your career and development.
Bedrijfsinformatie
SABIC is a global leader in diversified chemicals, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a significant presence in the Specialties sector where innovation meets high-performance material solutions. As a professional at SABIC, you enter an environment that values ingenious solutions and sustainable growth, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in chemistry to address some of the world's most pressing challenges. You get the chance to apply your expertise at a leading client while remaining in control of your own development, supported by a community of experts and extensive training opportunities.
Good to know: applications for this position are open until March 16th, 10:00 AM.
Apply now and receive a WhatsApp message within 15 minutes with a few short questions, so we can help you quickly. Don't have WhatsApp? Then we will contact you via phone or email!
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Victoria de Groene
victoria.de.groene@randstadprofessional.nl
0621439003
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