Technical Category Manager Goods & Services

About the Company

DESOTEC is an international environmental services company that helps protect the planet with sustainable mobile filtration solutions for the purification of liquids and gases. We have approximately 450 employees, united in Generation D., all committed to protect the planet by driving positive ecological change across all industries. Private equity funds managed by Blackstone acquired DESOTEC in 2021.

About the Role ( open for young Engineers)

As a Technical Category Manager, you’ll work closely with colleagues from different departments, acting as a bridge-builder within the organization. You communicate effectively and persuasively with both internal and external stakeholders and think both strategically and operationally. You thrive on challenges and effortlessly juggle multiple tasks in an exciting and fast-paced environment. Ready to put your expertise to work and make an impact?

Responsibilities

• Sourcing Technical goods, parts, components, equipment & services: You analyze market trends, understand cost structures, and actively seek new suppliers to secure the best purchasing conditions.
• Negotiating agreements: You negotiate contracts and terms within your mandate, always aligning with internal procedures and the expectations of your internal customers. You ensure continuity by establishing strategic agreements, such as service contracts and framework agreements.
• Stakeholder management: You collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, organize meetings, and proactively explore alternative solutions.
• Contract management: You monitor contract performance using KPIs and act as the primary point of contact for suppliers. Additionally, you coordinate administrative processes to ensure smooth collaboration.
• Administrative processing: Work efficiently with Microsoft Office. You also prepare management reports to provide insights into procurement results.

Qualifications

• You must have a relevant master’s degree.
• You have relevant experience in technical procurement and/or supply chain & Category Management or you are a Young Potential with a Master with interest & affinity with Technical Goods and Services

Required Skills

• You work in a structured manner and have strong numerical and planning skills.
• Market knowledge in your Category, insights in inventory management is a plus
• You can manage projects autonomously and have experience in negotiations
• Able to work operational, tactical as strategical with a good eye for proces improvement
• You have excellent proficiency in Dutch and English.
• Knowledge of French, German, or other languages is a plus.
• You are proficient in MS Office and contribute to the implementation of the new ERP system, Dynamics F&O.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in technical procurement and/or supply chain & Category Management.

Pay range and compensation package

• Competitive salary, company car, insurance package, bonus, mealvouchers, net allowance, 30 days off, homeworking, flexibable start hours, training & development possibilities.
• Great team in a growing and excited company.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At DESOTEC, we are committed to building a cleaner, greener world for all. We strive to help protect the planet by driving positive ecological change across all industries. Witness our mission with your own eyes in the DESOTEC purpose movie.

Interested? Contact our exclusive headhunter Annemie.schuermans@progressio.be