Category Manager - Auxiliary Equipment
CV-LibraryAntwerpcontractPosted: 15 April 2026
Apply NowCategory Manager- Auxiliary Equipment for a major offshore wind project in Scotland.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a category strategy to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency
Manage relationships with internal stakeholders;
Guide and lead a team of Category Buyers and Operational buyers to execute procurement activities in accordance to agreed service levels;
Get directly involved in high value / critical spot buys and framework agreements;
Manage performance of category team reporting and tracking KPI's;
Conduct market research (knowledge of suppliers, state-of-the-art technology, etc.
Develop and sustain supplier relationships with key suppliers
Ensure compliance with sourcing procedures and contract management;
Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and innovation.Technical profile requirements
Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic purchasing, category management or logistics management
Experience in the maritime and/or civil infrastructure company is a plus
Proven experience in coaching and leading a team;
Strong commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to manage high-value contracts
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a category strategy to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency
Manage relationships with internal stakeholders;
Guide and lead a team of Category Buyers and Operational buyers to execute procurement activities in accordance to agreed service levels;
Get directly involved in high value / critical spot buys and framework agreements;
Manage performance of category team reporting and tracking KPI's;
Conduct market research (knowledge of suppliers, state-of-the-art technology, etc.
Develop and sustain supplier relationships with key suppliers
Ensure compliance with sourcing procedures and contract management;
Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and innovation.Technical profile requirements
Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic purchasing, category management or logistics management
Experience in the maritime and/or civil infrastructure company is a plus
Proven experience in coaching and leading a team;
Strong commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to manage high-value contracts