Supplies Category Manager

Role Overview

• Execute the Business Unit strategy in full alignment with the agreed strategy to grow profitable market share in Supplies
• Manage Supplies category with ownership of full product portfolio and vendor lifecycle management, including system accuracy, product adoption & creation and contract management
• Product Sales Forecasting and alignment with countries, vendors and sales teams.
• Responsible for vendor rebate targets tracking and achievement
• Support procurement to ensure correct availability of supplies across all Europe
• Control and tracking of European Inventory quality and collaboration with procurement for correct actions
• Analyse IBP deviances and set up corrective actions
• Engage with Supplies vendors on projects aimed to increase operational efficiency
• Collaboration with profit team to review price elasticity and price management ensuring consistent approach across countries
• Hold operational relationship with vendor key stakeholders
• Serve as the main contact for Supplies special price management, handling renewals, issues, and coordination with vendors and internal teams.

Requirements

• Highly numerate
• Commercial acumen
• Strong communication skills
• Time management & prioritization skills
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Excellent analytical skills
• Effective relationship skills
• Experience in the IT industry with channel and/or vendor at a category management level, ideally from a finance, purchasing or product marketing background
• Experience of SAP R3 and business warehouse
• Strong Microsoft office skills
• Experience of working within a matrix structure
• Proven ability multitasks in a fast-paced environment
• Business planning experience with strong operational cadence

Benefits

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.