Regional Category Manager Logistics Sourcing

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES** **Regional Strategy and Implementation** * Adapt and localize global category strategies to meet regional needs, ensuring operational relevance. * Define and implement the regional category strategy, aligning with global direction and regional priorities. * Ensure adherence to global sourcing standards and the defined category strategy within the regional context. * Coordinate category implementation with Heads of Procurement and Specialists for seamless regional adoption. **Sourcing Excellence and Supplier Management** * Focus on regional sourcing excellence, supplier selection, and alignment with local business needs. * Plan and execute regional sourcing events, ensuring competitive outcomes and alignment with regional business objectives. * Monitor regional supplier performance, identifying risks, deviations, and opportunities for improvement. * Oversee the accuracy of supplier master data, sourcing documentation, bid evaluations, and contract drafts. **Operational Task Coordination and Issue Resolution** * Coordinate daily Source-2-Contract tasks, ensuring timely and accurate execution according to service levels. * Resolve first-level escalations related to supplier responsiveness, bid inconsistencies, contract errors, or compliance issues. * Act as the first point of escalation for operational issues and exceptions, ensuring timely resolution. * Ensure timely execution of sourcing and contracting activities according to service levels. **Continuous Improvement and Process Standardization** * Drive continuous improvement and standardization of sourcing workflows within the team. * Work closely with the process management team to ensure continuous improvement of underlying processes. * Support the implementation of new or updated work instructions, tools, and systems along the process. * Collect improvement ideas from the team and contribute to the operational improvement backlog. **Team Leadership and Development (in case of team existence)** * Monitor team performance and support training on sourcing systems and procurement procedures. * Lead and develop the team within the Source-2-Contract operational line. * Monitor team workload and support capacity planning; identify skill gaps and training needs; support onboarding and knowledge transfer. * Actively contribute to and foster Omya's culture and values among team members. **Stakeholder Engagement and Communication** * Align and coordinate regional category implementation with Heads of Procurement and Procurement Specialists to ensure consistent execution on cluster level. * Engage with other Team Leads within Source-2-Contract and adjacent processes to ensure coordinated service delivery. **JOB REQUIREMENTS** **Education** * University degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations or Economics or related fields * Relevant vocational education with significant experience may be considered **Experience** * 4–6 years of experience in logistics sourcing management, with a strong understanding of rail logistics sourcing. * 4–6 years of experience in a process‑ or function‑related operational role * First leadership or coordination experience (e.g., acting as senior, subject matter expert or deputy team lead) **Knowledge and skills** * Skills in spend category strategy definition, execution and communication from regional to cluster level * Ability to handle confidential commercial and supplier data securely * Strong attention to detail for procurement documents, legal wording, and financial terms * S2C data administration including supplier data, RFP documentation, negotiation records, and contract files * Case and ticket management for sourcing queries, supplier issues, and contract clarification needs * Comfortable coordinating with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and business requesters **Other requirements** * Solid understanding of sourcing methodologies, systems and procurement workflows * Knowledge of internal procurement controls and compliance requirements * High accuracy in reviewing bid comparisons, supplier documentation, and contract drafts **POSITION SCOPE** **Reporting Line(s)** Solid line(s) to: Procurement Director Area RAP South Dotted line(s) to: Head of Global Logistics Category **Performance Measures** Performance measures will be defined on team specific service obligations **Working Relationships** **Internal contacts** Procurement Director Area Logistics Other Team Leads within Source-2-Contract and adjacent processes Process management within Source-2-Contract IT support Business contacts **External contacts** Suppliers Service providers or external business partners as required for daily operations Market insights providers