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

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

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