Category manager Jobs in Schaffhausen

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Procurement Overview :

The Global Procurement Function is a key enabler of the top and bottom-line performance of FMC. Our team is comprised of professionals positioned around the world to partner with business leaders to ensure our customers expectations are exceeded and our vendors view FMC as a customer of choice. Our teams support all aspects of FMC in the making selling and delivery of products to its customers. We are looking for the right person to help us drive our Procurement organization to the next level.

At FMC we live and breathe innovation. Biologicals by FMC demonstrates FMCs commitment to providing farmers with science-backed biological solutions to help sustainably manage crops protect yields and combat resistance. Our dedication to sustainable agriculture drives our R&D organization to develop biological products with performance attributes that exceed the competition. Our robust portfolio and pipeline of differentiated biologicals combined with investments in biologicals and adjacent technologies enable the continued expansion of our award-winning portfolio.

At FMC we believe Biologicals is our future and we have made significant investments to date. We have created this role within the Procurement organization to deliver dedicated focus to the needs of the Biologicals Business.

Role Overview :

FMC is currently looking for Global Category Manager responsible for managing FMCs Biologicals Portfolio worldwide.

The Global Category Manager is a strategic leader who will drive the profitability of the biologicals portfolio by understanding the market managing suppliers and collaborating closely with various teams :

Technical R&D Supply chain & Manufacturing teams as well as FMCs Global Marketing team to help support the long-term strategy for growth.

Your role is based in Schaffhausen Switzerland where you are required to work on-site for 3 days a week. You will report to the Global Category Leader for Active Ingredients & Intermediates.

Responsibilities :

• Document and maintain the supply & manufacturing landscape for the Biotechnology / Fermentation Industry
• In partnership with key stakeholders (e.g. Marketing R&D Regulatory etc) create and execute End-To-End supply chain network strategies that are intentionally designed to meet the overall business objectives. This will involve analysing the supply market trend through conducting thorough supply market research to identify potential suppliers and understand our competitors offerings and their supply networks and develop an actionable plan to close any potential gaps.
• Understand model and conduct cost-analysis activities (Total Cost of Ownership) in partnership with finance and Technical to identify saving opportunities.
• Lead Contract negotiation ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers in line with the strategy.
• Develop and proactively manage supplier relationships and performance. Build strong relationship with the key suppliers.
• Develop continuous improvement process to ensure assumptions made during planning remain valid if not determine path forward for appropriate adjustment to ensure continued success.

Required Education & Experience :

Are you ready to make an impact

If you are passionate about making a difference and share our values of diversity collaboration and quality we encourage you to submit your application today. We eagerly await hearing from you!

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Abinitio,Aerospace Engineering,Corporate Relationship,Business Administration,Financial Reporting,Avionics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1