Category manager Logistics

ECO3 (formerly Agfa Offset Solutions) is a leading global supplier of prepress systems to the printing industry. Commercial, newspaper and packaging printers rely on us for the most extensive range of integrated solutions, from printing plates and computer-to-plate systems over workflow and print management software to pressroom chemicals. Our solutions are designed to deliver higher productivity, lower costs and greener outcomes at every stage of the print process.

We are a company with a positive mindset and a 'can do’ attitude, continuously striving for excellence. ECO3 is headquartered in Belgium with production centers in Germany, Brazil and China. We are commercially active worldwide through sales organizations and dealers in more than 30 countries.

You print. We care.

As Category manager Logistics , you will be responsible for purchasing following logistics services: road transport, seafreight, air & express services and warehousing. In this position you will work closely with key stakeholders on a global level. You will build effective cross functional working relationships and actively participate in projects. You will report directly to the Head of Global Procurement.

Responsibilities :

• As the responsible for the category spend, you define strategy and projects to ensure an efficient E2E business support. Supplier relationship is one of the key areas of responsibilities: define performance metrics (service levels, KPIs, …), manage communications (daily operations escalations, inquires, …) as well as contract negotiations. .
• You focus on maximizing the transactional cost reduction through supplier management (reliable suppliers in terms of financial position, quality and service delivered within stable or reduced price for the goods/ services rendered), spend management, and optimize supply portfolio. You become a change management and project management leader within Logistics category towards your stake holders

More specifically within the Logistics category:

Understand and collects category needs for logistics with internal stakeholders.

• Collects supply market intelligence and analysis.
• Develops and executes a long-term sourcing strategy delivering the required cost improvements and raising the customer satisfaction.
• End-responsible for supplier performance.
• Assess and establish appropriate contractual approaches towards suppliers.
• End-responsible for supplier portfolio. Systematically assesses supplier performance with the aim to optimize supply base.
• Act as a catalyst by facilitating open and effective communication with all stakeholders in the organization about the consequences of the sourcing strategy and the price/market development.Applies strong project management skills on agreed sourcing strategy development projects.
• Maintains and promotes social, ethical and organizational standards.
• You negotiate contracts, terms & conditions, letter of intents.
• You actively contribute to continuously purchasing processes improvement. (Risk management, pricing volatility, working capital, inventory, payment terms, …) on a project management based approach. (scoping, risk management, time-management)

Desired skills & experience:

• You have a master degree in Logistics / Supply chain management or equivalent through experience.
• You have at least 5 years of experience in Purchasing, or Logistics environment
• You master the logistics business dynamics in all its forms : road, sea and air freight.. and how cost drivers play.
• Good interpersonal skills in order to successfully operate and co-operate with internal customers, suppliers, virtual team
• Eager in achieving results (drive, resilience, result oriented attitude) and willing to lead change.
• Continuous learning attitude (tools, processes, ...)
• You have strong negotiation skills
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills,
• You have a solid knowledge of English, any other language is an asset.
• Possible location of employment: Mortsel, Belgium; Wiesbaden, Germany

We offer:

• A friendly work environment with a supportive management structure.
• Enthusiastic, committed, and skilled team, striving for sustainability, efficiency, and customer centricity.
• An open company culture that stimulates exchanging experience, ideas and entrepreneurship.
• A hybrid working environment.
• Culture of nurturing talent.
• A competitive salary and benefit package.

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