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Senior Category Manager Business Services

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Netherlands , Geleen

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7700.00 EUR / Month
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Job Description:

Do you have the vision to shape sourcing strategies for a complex European spend category at SABIC? This exciting role gives you the opportunity to shape the sourcing strategies for Business Services in Europe, covering a range of outsourced and managed services. You will be the focal point for key stakeholders and strategic suppliers, taking ownership of the category, its contracts, and supplier relationships. You challenge the status quo, implement innovative solutions, and drive the strategic transformation of the organization. Are you the expert connector we are looking for?

Job Responsibility:

  • Translate the vision and objectives of senior management into strategic regional category plans
  • Define and execute the regional Category Sourcing & Contracting strategy
  • Identify and actively drive opportunities to optimize Value Creation across the European region and business units
  • Deliver cost savings through benchmarking, strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, and Business Process Outsourcing
  • Collaborate with and challenge suppliers to drive innovations and reduction of the Total Cost of Ownership
  • Manage a portfolio of contracts, supplier performance, supply risks, and supplier relations

Requirements:

  • A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or Operations Management
  • Ideally, 10+ years of working experience in a procurement or commercial role within a complex international business environment
  • Excellent verbal and written English skills are required to engage with regional and global stakeholders
  • Ability to operate effectively within a culturally diverse environment
  • Ability to deliver cost-effective solutions in an inflationary market while securing business continuity

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 01, 2026

Expiration:
March 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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