Company : Melexis Location : Tessenderlo Flanders From : Talent BE
Be responsible for balancing the needs of the internal stakeholders and buildingstrategic relationships with key suppliers to strengthen the competitive advantage ofMelexis.Create a long-term category roadmap, and develop, formulate, implement, andmonitor the category strategy for the indirectspend categories.Design, execute, and implement strategic sourcing plans in close cooperation withyour procurement colleagues and internal stakeholders.Assess the procure-to-pay process and drive continuous improvement for indirectsourcing processes, making sure the right buying channels are set up andmaintained.Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, facilitating partnerships anddriving performance improvements in cost, quality, and service through SupplierRelationship Management (SRM) initiatives.Act and be seen as an expert, a trusted business partner for strategic and tacticalmatters related to indirectspend categories.
You will also team up with your indirect procurement colleagues, through on-the-job coaching, and continuous feedback to grow the overall indirectcategory strategy.As the CategoryManagerIndirect, you will spearhead Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) driven decisions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of expenditure scope and end-to-end benefits.
Your focus will be on promoting cost transparency through robust should-cost models, thereby maximizing value for the company.
Additionally, you will be responsible for orchestrating, overseeing, and leading specific procurement projects aimed at fostering efficiency, prioritizing value-driven outcomes, and implementing cost-effective solutions.
Your profileA Master' s degree in Economics, Commercial Engineering or Engineering or abachelor's degree with experience.You should have a procurement category approach and general procurement background, be empathic/enthusiastic, be a relationship builder with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and have negotiation and analytical skills.Proven procurement experience in IT, licensing & Logistics will be a differentiator.A continuous learner, energetic and assertive.You promote a positive attitude, even in adverse circumstances, and you can makesound and objective judgments.You are fluent in English.
We offer An exciting job in a dynamic high-tech international environment;An enjoyable, team-oriented and professional atmosphere in a flat-structuredorganization with collaborative culture;The opportunity to take ownership of your professional passion and build anenjoyable career;Versatile development opportunities in leadership or expert track; Hybrid work model in action.
About usMelexis engineers microelectronic solutions.
These solutions facilitate the work of our customers.
By easy integration.
By taking innovation one step further.
By providing a competitive advantage.Our technology makes cars and other products smarter, safer and greener.
Our sensors capture data from the analog world and comprehend these data digitally.
Our drivers make sure customers can bring their products to life.
As we always have a plan, we come with the right products at the right moment so our customers stay one step ahead of the competition.That’s what we call inspired engineering.Our people are and make the difference.
Melexis creates a framework for colleagues to grow, thrive, and create impact for themselves, the customer and the company.
Because we care, we empower and we excel.
We believe in the power of diversity.
Spread over 3 continents, colleagues from 50 nationalities shape the best imaginable future.
Melexis never labels humans according to gender, age, nationality or religion.
We simply welcome new colleagues based on fundamental criteria like competencies, performance record and potential.
That’s how we inspire and get inspired by people. Melexis TessenderloFlanders
