Group Category Manager
vor 4 Wochen
STARK Deutschland is a leading Northern European builders' merchant. With our latest transformative acquisition in the UK, we continue our strong growth journey and have tripled in size over the past four years to become a EUR 9bn company with close to employees, which places us amongst the top 20 largest companies in Denmark. We stay true to our strategy to be the indispensable partner for our suppliers and customers, who work very hard every day to build other people's future.
STARK Sourcing is a cross-country organization responsible for all sourcing activities in STARK Group. We are the only true cross-border procurement organization in the building materials industry in Europe, and we take pride in delivering the right products at the right price to our customers.
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Group Category Manager to join our team. As a key member of our sourcing organization, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a Group Category Strategy for the Hand Tools Category. This will involve working closely with our Business Units, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to drive category performance and profitability.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement a Group Category Strategy for the Hand Tools Category, aligned with Sourcing Advisory Board decisions.
- Define the optimal supplier portfolio, considering concentration and balance; net cost price, brand power and tender vs. forecast utilisation.
- Coordinate and lead the review and implementation of assortment activities in collaboration with BU category-teams.
- Establish supplier frame contracts and strategic processes in cooperation with Business Units sourcing management.
- Define and agree campaigns and marketing activities in coordination with Business Units category teams.
- Act as the primary point of contact for group suppliers in the category, be accountable for suppliers joining the European Supplier Program (ESP) and develop and maintain partnerships with suppliers in the ESP – maximizing the involvement and commercial contributions.
- Perform cost driver breakdowns, analyse supplier performance, and monitor market developments to inform category and sourcing decisions.
- Establish a structured meeting framework with key suppliers/partners and internal stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and effective communication.
- Facilitate sharing of best practice to drive performance and compliance.
- Drive and manage agreed-upon European activities with European suppliers, ensuring successful execution.
- Undertake and oversee digitalisation projects in cooperation with European supplier/partners, leveraging technological advancements for operational excellence and growth.
- Strong business acumen and a will to be the best in Hand Tools in Europe.
- Capability and interest to work on everything, from strategy and strategic direction to details on product level.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, as well as strong relationship management and networking skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Prior experience in category management, experience from the industry is a plus, but not a must.
- Resilient and able to constructively challenge and influence at a senior level.
- Proven experience with fact-based and strategic negotiation skills.
- Understanding of operational execution/processes and challenges.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to assimilate information.
- Self-motivated and results-driven.
- Ability to multi-task, going the extra mile and meeting deadlines are important to you.
- Comfortable working in English (corporate language).
- A newly established role in a large and further internationally expanding company with the opportunity to influence and add true value.
- Closeness to top management and decision-making.
- A flexible work environment.
- You will report directly to Group Category Director Light Building Materials, Johan Ellwén.
- Your manager is located in Sweden, but re-location is not necessary for this position.
- However, some travelling must be expected since you will have a lot of interactions with local business unit teams.
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