Develop category procurement strategies for the Americas Region
Manage the sourcing & contracting process for assigned category/sub-category
Provide guidance and collaborate with Procurement Team members
Assess business requirements, conduct competitive tenders, evaluate offers, award and negotiate contracts
Lead contract negotiations and placement of contracts
Manage supplier performance; segment supplier base
Internal engagement with Supply Chain Management, Operations, Procurement, Legal, HR, EHSS, Sustainability, and Finance
Reporting of category metrics, preparation of reports and presentations
Provide business relevant market information and trends to stakeholders

Master Degree, preferably in Economics / Supply Chain, Business Administration
More than 8 years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing and contracting of Marine Logistics Services and Terminal Services
Minimum of 5+ years experience in directly managing the procurement of Barge and Ocean transportation services
Demonstrated expert negotiation skills, people management skills, analytical skills, change management, cultural awareness, and style flexibility
Effective communication skills (written and verbal) across all business levels, sites, cross-national and cross-functional organizations
Strong critical thinking and decision quality.
Fluent in English.
Strong SAP experience, with Ariba experience preferred

Category Manager, Marine Transport

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