Develop and execute a global category strategy across mobile power generation and energy storage technologies, ensuring alignment with business, product and sustainability objectives
Lead direct and indirect procurement activities for the category, including supplier selection, approval and onboarding to support both existing products and new product introductions
Drive procurement savings and value creation through supplier rationalisation, pricing strategies, cost control initiatives and structured sourcing programmes
Undertake detailed spend, consumption and market analysis across assigned categories to identify cost-saving opportunities, supply risks and optimisation levers
Partner closely with Engineering / Product Management (at global and regional level) to support new product implementation, ensuring suppliers are technically capable, scalable and aligned to product roadmaps
Lead and deliver sustainable cost reduction initiatives with key global suppliers, balancing cost, quality, innovation and security of supply
Ensure full contractual, commercial and legal compliance, holding suppliers accountable to agreed terms and performance standards

Proven experience in category management or strategic procurement within the energy sector, power generation or renewable energy
A technical background or strong technical understanding, ideally gained through engineering, technical procurement, or working closely with product and engineering teams
A strong track record of delivering measurable, sustainable procurement savings and supplier-led value creation at a global or multi-region level
Experience leading supplier rationalisation, consolidation and strategic sourcing initiatives within complex supply chains
Confidence working with and influencing senior stakeholders, balancing technical, commercial and operational requirements
Strong analytical capability, with experience in spend analysis, market assessment and lifecycle cost modelling

Global Category Manager

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