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Category Manager Logistics

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Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.

About the job and your team

The Category Manager – Logistics is responsible for managing the procurement activities with logistics service providers and transport of goods, and a key member of the central Hydro Extrusions Procurement team. The individual holding this position will report directly to the Category Director – Packaging & Logistics and will work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g. operations, supply chain, finance, sales, etc.) and the different Business Unit and Plant Procurement teams.

This is a regional role for the Logistics category in Hydro Extrusions, working with ~40 locations throughout Europe across all Business Units (Extrusion Europe, Precision Tubing and Hydro Building Systems).

You will work on

Category strategy development and implementation

Develop logistics category strategy, supporting the Hydro Extrusions business strategy, based on analysis of internal business requirements and external category trends to deliver improved value for money, mitigate risk and enhance quality and service
Collaborate closely with stakeholders in procurement, operations, supply chain, finance to understand the strategic direction and business priorities to develop implementation plans and build category roadmap
Maintain communication and perform regular strategic alignment with all stakeholders
Track compliance with set category strategies and take corrective actions where needed

Manage supplier relationships

Lead Request for Quotations, conduct fact-based negotiations with suppliers (building on supplier and industry analysis, benchmarks, cost structure analysis), review and select suppliers with whom Hydro Extrusions can build long term customer/supplier relationships
Negotiate, draft and finalize multi-year contractual agreements establishing strong commercial, safety, sustainability, ethical and legal contract terms
Manage strategic supplier relationships and dispute resolution through supplier scorecards and business reviews
Measure contract compliance and other key metrics to ensure targets (quality, service, schedules, HSE) are met and value is delivered to the business

Identify opportunities to reduce TCO

Act as a leader in managing the total cost of ownership (TCO) within the category, coordinating actors in procurement as well as functional stakeholders, to seek alternate and innovative ideas and promote standardization of operations to create competitive advantage
Benchmark costs and best practices across plants in Europe and other global Business Units to ensure we maximize value creation across Hydro Extrusions
Measure and track performance of the spend category under your management

In addition to the above responsibilities, the Category Manager – Logistics will support initiatives to build capabilities within the Hydro Extrusions procurement community through mentorship, idea-generation, leadership, collaboration, and training.

Your qualifications and skills

Work Experience

Minimum of 7 years of experience, although prefer 10+ years, working in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain, Logistics Operations, or related field
Experience with Logistics category, preferably across multiple modes of transportation (trucks, rail, and ocean freight)
Experience leading and participating within project teams to achieve defined outcomes
Experience developing a strategic approach to spend categories or supply base

Education

Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred focus in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related field.

Functional/Technical Knowledge

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Powerpoint
Experience with Should-Cost Modeling, Total Cost of Ownership, and ROI analysis
Excellent analytical skills, ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets
Experience with business operating systems, i.e.: Oracle, SAP, preferred

Other skills:

Experience working within a result-oriented project management environment
Collaborative across diverse teams and environments
Strong strategic and analytical capabilities
Independent decision making
Demonstrable leadership skills and business mindset
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong stakeholder management and an ability to influence others
Adaptable to change
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and processes

Business trips can be expected according to project requirements up to 30% per year.

The candidate selected for this role will have to work on a hybrid mode, home office combined with some days/week in the closest Hydro Extrusions production plant. The vacancy can be filled in any European location of our organization.

Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

Diversity improves our ability to act in accordance with The Hydro Way.
Therefore all applications will be considered with equal suitability.

Please apply online in ONE with your CV and optionally a cover letter until. 27/02/2025

If you have any question, please contact:

Peter Odrobina

peter.odrobina@hydro.com

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Posted on: 29 Jan 2025

Location:

Székesfehérvár, HU, 8000 Ornago, IT Székesfehérvár, HU, 8000 Drunen, NL, 5151 RW Ziar nad Hronom, SK, 96548 La Selva del Camp, T, ES, 43470 Offenburg, DE, 77656 Tewkesbury, GB, GL20 8SF Achim-Uphusen, DE, 28832 Lodz, PL, 92-620 Pamplona, Navarra, ES, 31860 Barcelona, ES, 8430 FR, 83480 Trzcianka, PL, 64-890 Nenzing, AT, 6710 Vetlanda, SE, 57481 Feltre, IT Magnor, Hedmark, NO, 2240 CHATEAUROUX, FR, 36008 Krakow, PL, 32-500 Rackwitz, DE, 04519 Budapest, HU, 1117 Hoogezand, NL, 9601 LX Avintes, PT, 4415-272 Eselborn, LU, 9779 LUCE, FR, 28110 Toulouse, FR, 31037 Harderwijk, NL, 3846 BB Ghlin, BE, 7011 Tibshelf, GB, DE55 5NH Lichtervelde, BE, 8810 Finspång, SE, 61231

Department: Finance

Business Area: Hydro Extrusions(EXSO)

Legal Entity: Hydro Extrusion Hungary kft.

Job Type: Permanent

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