Category Manager Core Process Technology (m/f/d)

Vacancies: Category Manager Core Process Technology (m/f/d)

Urenco is an international provider of enrichment services and fuel cycle products to the nuclear industry, supplying utilities worldwide that generate low-carbon electricity through nuclear processes.

Position Overview:
In this pivotal role, you will lead the development of category management practices, drive the planning and execution of critical category strategies, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with market trends. You will lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive category growth, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in category management, exceptional analytical skills, a proven track record of leading successful category strategies and demonstrated passion for leading teams to successful outcomes.

What you can expect:

1. Category Vision and Strategy: Manage the development and execution of multi-year strategies based on business and market intelligence, Urenco policies and Urenco-wide cross-functional buy-in from stakeholders.
2. Strategic Sourcing Alignment: Use agreed category strategies to maintain alignment with other teams, continuously re-evaluating and improving Urenco procurement.
3. Negotiation Strategy: Develop high-level negotiation strategies, organize procurement sourcing results, and then communicate outcomes to senior management.
4. Supplier Selection: Select appropriate suppliers by applying procurement process and policy expertise and market intelligence.
5. Contracting: Understand industry contracting norms and Urenco contracting requirements. Successfully facilitate negotiation of final contracts that achieve business goals. Assess risk management to ensure value for Urenco.
6. Supplier Engagement: Proactively segment suppliers and utilize engagement programs to improve performance and achieve business goals aligned to category strategy objectives.
7. Team Management: Lead a team of 6 Senior Buyers and Buyers to deliver the annual Procurement Plan through delivery of projects included in the category strategy and support to business partner nominated projects to meet site needs. Develop the skills, capabilities, and performance of the team through active and ongoing feedback, coaching, and mentoring.

What you need to bring:

1. A degree in procurement or supply chain management (or equivalent)
2. 5-10 years of experience in category management
3. Job experience in a global environment
4. Experience in team leadership

What we offer:

1. A great team with a pleasant working atmosphere
2. An individually tailored induction programme
3. A challenging and varied area of responsibility
4. Flexible working hours with the option of mobile working

Have we piqued your interest? Then convince us and send us your complete application documents including salary requirements. We look forward to getting to know you!

How to Apply

Urenco is committed to encouraging equality and diversity within our workforce. Are you enthusiastic about this position and you don\’t meet every single requirement? The real fit for a job is not always in your current experience or education. We are striving towards strong, diverse and complementary teams, in an inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you\’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn\’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles and we would like to meet you!

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