Category Manager – Maintenance & Services

Category Manager – Maintenance & Services with FrenchLocation: Paris, FranceIndustry: Manufacturing / CPG / FMCGRole OverviewThe MRO Category Lead will bring deep subject matter expertise and is seen as thought leader in the Category Management of the MRO Category. This individual will have the capability to conceive, initiate, develop, communicate, and manage the execution of an MRO category strategy in the FMCG/CPG/Manufacturing domain. They will need to demonstrate and display history of development and implementation of an MRO Category Strategy with multiple strategic initiative delivering quantifiable benefits. Additionally, the MRO Category Lead will have extensive experience in business stakeholder engagement and a consultative approach to drive transformation of the MRO category in a client environment.

Category Manager – Maintenance & Services with FrenchCategory Manager – Maintenance & Services with FrenchCategory Manager – Maintenance & Services with FrenchCategory Manager – Maintenance & Services with FrenchLocation: Paris, FranceLocation: Paris, FranceLocation: Paris, FranceLocation: Paris, FranceIndustry: Manufacturing / CPG / FMCGIndustry: Manufacturing / CPG / FMCGIndustry: Manufacturing / CPG / FMCGIndustry:Industry:Industry:Industry:Manufacturing / CPG / FMCGManufacturing / CPG / FMCGManufacturing / CPG / FMCGRole OverviewRole OverviewRole OverviewRole OverviewRole OverviewRole OverviewRole OverviewThe MRO Category Lead will bring deep subject matter expertise and is seen as thought leader in the Category Management of the MRO Category. This individual will have the capability to conceive, initiate, develop, communicate, and manage the execution of an MRO category strategy in the FMCG/CPG/Manufacturing domain. They will need to demonstrate and display history of development and implementation of an MRO Category Strategy with multiple strategic initiative delivering quantifiable benefits. Additionally, the MRO Category Lead will have extensive experience in business stakeholder engagement and a consultative approach to drive transformation of the MRO category in a client environment.The MRO Category Lead will bring deep subject matter expertise and is seen as thought leader in the Category Management of the MRO Category. This individual will have the capability to conceive, initiate, develop, communicate, and manage the execution of an MRO category strategy in the FMCG/CPG/Manufacturing domain. They will need to demonstrate and display history of development and implementation of an MRO Category Strategy with multiple strategic initiative delivering quantifiable benefits. Additionally, the MRO Category Lead will have extensive experience in business stakeholder engagement and a consultative approach to drive transformation of the MRO category in a client environment.The MRO Category Lead will bring deep subject matter expertise and is seen as thought leader in the Category Management of the MRO Category. This individual will have the capability to conceive, initiate, develop, communicate, and manage the execution of an MRO category strategy in the FMCG/CPG/Manufacturing domain. They will need to demonstrate and display history of development and implementation of an MRO Category Strategy with multiple strategic initiative delivering quantifiable benefits. Additionally, the MRO Category Lead will have extensive experience in business stakeholder engagement and a consultative approach to drive transformation of the MRO category in a client environment.The MRO Category Lead will bring deep subject matter expertise and is seen as thought leader in the Category Management of the MRO Category. This individual will have the capability to conceive, initiate, develop, communicate, and manage the execution of an MRO category strategy in theThe MRO Category Lead will bring deep subject matter expertise and is seen as thought leader in the Category Management of the MRO Category. This individual will have the capability to conceive, initiate, develop, communicate, and manage the execution of an MRO category strategy in theThe MRO Category Lead will bring deep subject matter expertise and is seen as thought leader in the Category Management of the MRO Category. 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Additionally, the MRO Category Lead will have extensive experience in business stakeholder engagement and a consultative approach to drive transformation of the MRO category in a client environment.. They will need to demonstrate and display history of development and implementation of an MRO Category Strategy with multiple strategic initiative delivering quantifiable benefits. Additionally, the MRO Category Lead will have extensive experience in business stakeholder engagement and a consultative approach to drive transformation of the MRO category in a client environment.Key Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership & GovernanceStrategic Leadership & GovernanceStrategic Leadership & GovernanceStrategic Leadership & GovernanceStrategic Leadership & GovernanceStrategic Leadership & GovernanceStrategic Leadership & GovernanceStrategic Leadership & Governance

• Set overarching category and sourcing strategy for the engagement, ensuring alignment between strategy and delivery

Set overarching category and sourcing strategy for the engagement, ensuring alignment between strategy and deliverySet overarching category and sourcing strategy for the engagement, ensuring alignment between strategy and deliverySet overarching category and sourcing strategy for the engagement, ensuring alignment between strategy and deliverySet overarching category and sourcing strategy for the engagement, ensuring alignment between strategy and deliverySet overarching category and sourcing strategy for the engagement, ensuring alignment between strategy and deliverySet overarching category and sourcing strategy for the engagement, ensuring alignment between strategy and delivery

• Lead, direct, and develop regional delivery team (category managers, sourcing specialists, buyers), setting priorities and removing blockers

Lead, direct, and develop regional delivery team (category managers, sourcing specialists, buyers), setting priorities and removing blockersLead, direct, and develop regional delivery team (category managers, sourcing specialists, buyers), setting priorities and removing blockersLead, direct, and develop regional delivery team (category managers, sourcing specialists, buyers), setting priorities and removing blockersLead, direct, and develop regional delivery team (category managers, sourcing specialists, buyers), setting priorities and removing blockersLead, direct, and develop regional delivery team (category managers, sourcing specialists, buyers), setting priorities and removing blockersLead, direct, and develop regional delivery team (category managers, sourcing specialists, buyers), setting priorities and removing blockers

• Establish governance cadences, escalation paths, and steering forums to keep engagement on track and stakeholders aligned

Establish governance cadences, escalation paths, and steering forums to keep engagement on track and stakeholders alignedEstablish governance cadences, escalation paths, and steering forums to keep engagement on track and stakeholders alignedEstablish governance cadences, escalation paths, and steering forums to keep engagement on track and stakeholders alignedEstablish governance cadences, escalation paths, and steering forums to keep engagement on track and stakeholders alignedEstablish governance cadences, escalation paths, and steering forums to keep engagement on track and stakeholders alignedEstablish governance cadences, escalation paths, and steering forums to keep engagement on track and stakeholders alignedCategory Strategy & Spend ManagementCategory Strategy & Spend ManagementCategory Strategy & Spend ManagementCategory Strategy & Spend ManagementCategory Strategy & Spend ManagementCategory Strategy & Spend ManagementCategory Strategy & Spend Management

• Develop and execute category strategies for MRO aligned with business and operational goals

Develop and execute category strategies for MRO aligned with business and operational goalsDevelop and execute category strategies for MRO aligned with business and operational goalsDevelop and execute category strategies for MRO aligned with business and operational goalsDevelop and execute category strategies for MRO aligned with business and operational goalsDevelop and execute category strategies for MRO aligned with business and operational goalsDevelop and execute category strategies for MRO aligned with business and operational goals

• Drive category plan alignment across the regions ensuring seamless integration of category-led, proactive-regional, local or reactive (eg contract renewals) events

Drive category plan alignment across the regions ensuring seamless integration of category-led, proactive-regional, local or reactive (eg contract renewals) eventsDrive category plan alignment across the regions ensuring seamless integration of category-led, proactive-regional, local or reactive (eg contract renewals) eventsDrive category plan alignment across the regions ensuring seamless integration of category-led, proactive-regional, local or reactive (eg contract renewals) eventsDrive category plan alignment across the regions ensuring seamless integration of category-led, proactive-regional, local or reactive (eg contract renewals) eventsDrive category plan alignment across the regions ensuring seamless integration of category-led, proactive-regional, local or reactive (eg contract renewals) eventsDrive category plan alignment across the regions ensuring seamless integration of category-led, proactive-regional, local or reactive (eg contract renewals) events

• Manage end-to-end category lifecycle, including spend analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, working in close proximity with the client and cooperation with the CAPEX category manager

Manage end-to-end category lifecycle, including spend analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, working in close proximity with the client and cooperation with the CAPEX category managerManage end-to-end category lifecycle, including spend analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, working in close proximity with the client and cooperation with the CAPEX category managerManage end-to-end category lifecycle, including spend analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, working in close proximity with the client and cooperation with the CAPEX category managerManage end-to-end category lifecycle, including spend analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, working in close proximity with the client and cooperation with the CAPEX category managerManage end-to-end category lifecycle, including spend analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, working in close proximity with the client and cooperation with the CAPEX category managerManage end-to-end category lifecycle, including spend analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, working in close proximity with the client and cooperation with the CAPEX category manager

• Identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and preferred supplier programs across sites

Identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and preferred supplier programs across sitesIdentify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and preferred supplier programs across sitesIdentify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and preferred supplier programs across sitesIdentify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and preferred supplier programs across sitesIdentify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and preferred supplier programs across sitesIdentify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and preferred supplier programs across sites

• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing models, service levels (SLAs), and master service agreements (MSAs)

Negotiate commercial terms, pricing models, service levels (SLAs), and master service agreements (MSAs)Negotiate commercial terms, pricing models, service levels (SLAs), and master service agreements (MSAs)Negotiate commercial terms, pricing models, service levels (SLAs), and master service agreements (MSAs)Negotiate commercial terms, pricing models, service levels (SLAs), and master service agreements (MSAs)Negotiate commercial terms, pricing models, service levels (SLAs), and master service agreements (MSAs)Negotiate commercial terms, pricing models, service levels (SLAs), and master service agreements (MSAs)

• Help regional buyers drive sourcing projects

Help regional buyers drive sourcing projectsHelp regional buyers drive sourcing projectsHelp regional buyers drive sourcing projectsHelp regional buyers drive sourcing projectsHelp regional buyers drive sourcing projectsHelp regional buyers drive sourcing projects

• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and cost avoidance initiatives with services suppliers

Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and cost avoidance initiatives with services suppliersDrive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and cost avoidance initiatives with services suppliersDrive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and cost avoidance initiatives with services suppliersDrive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and cost avoidance initiatives with services suppliersDrive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and cost avoidance initiatives with services suppliersDrive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and cost avoidance initiatives with services suppliersStakeholder CollaborationStakeholder CollaborationStakeholder CollaborationStakeholder CollaborationStakeholder CollaborationStakeholder CollaborationStakeholder Collaboration

• Serve as the senior point of contact and strategic business partner to the client, building trust and managing expectations at leadership level

Serve as the senior point of contact and strategic business partner to the client, building trust and managing expectations at leadership levelServe as the senior point of contact and strategic business partner to the client, building trust and managing expectations at leadership levelServe as the senior point of contact and strategic business partner to the client, building trust and managing expectations at leadership levelServe as the senior point of contact and strategic business partner to the client, building trust and managing expectations at leadership levelServe as the senior point of contact and strategic business partner to the client, building trust and managing expectations at leadership levelServe as the senior point of contact and strategic business partner to the client, building trust and managing expectations at leadership levelServe as the senior point of contact and strategic business partner to the client, building trust and managing expectations at leadership level

• Represent delivery status, risks, and value creation to client executives and internal leadership

Represent delivery status, risks, and value creation to client executives and internal leadershipRepresent delivery status, risks, and value creation to client executives and internal leadershipRepresent delivery status, risks, and value creation to client executives and internal leadershipRepresent delivery status, risks, and value creation to client executives and internal leadershipRepresent delivery status, risks, and value creation to client executives and internal leadershipRepresent delivery status, risks, and value creation to client executives and internal leadershipRepresent delivery status, risks, and value creation to client executives and internal leadershipRepresent delivery status, risks, and value creation to client executives and internal leadershipFinancial & Value DeliveryFinancial & Value DeliveryFinancial & Value DeliveryFinancial & Value DeliveryFinancial & Value DeliveryFinancial & Value DeliveryFinancial & Value Delivery

• Deliver and report annual cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation metrics

Deliver and report annual cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation metricsDeliver and report annual cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation metricsDeliver and report annual cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation metricsDeliver and report annual cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation metricsDeliver and report annual cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation metricsDeliver and report annual cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation metrics

• Leverage should-cost models, rate benchmarking, and market analytics

Leverage should-cost models, rate benchmarking, and market analyticsLeverage should-cost models, rate benchmarking, and market analyticsLeverage should-cost models, rate benchmarking, and market analyticsLeverage should-cost models, rate benchmarking, and market analyticsLeverage should-cost models, rate benchmarking, and market analyticsLeverage should-cost models, rate benchmarking, and market analyticsQualificationsQualificationsQualificationsQualificationsQualificationsQualificationsQualifications

• Approximately 8-10 years’ experience in handling category management activities in the MRO space

Approximately 8-10 years’ experience in handling category management activities in the MRO spaceApproximately 8-10 years’ experience in handling category management activities in the MRO spaceApproximately 8-10 years’ experience in handling category management activities in the MRO spaceApproximately 8-10 years’ experience in handling category management activities in the MRO spaceApproximately 8-10 years’ experience in handling category management activities in the MRO spaceApproximately 8-10 years’ experience in handling category management activities in the MRO space

• Business or Engineering school graduate is a must, dual degree is a plus

Business or Engineering school graduate is a must, dual degree is a plusBusiness or Engineering school graduate is a must, dual degree is a plusBusiness or Engineering school graduate is a must, dual degree is a plusBusiness or Engineering school graduate is a must, dual degree is a plusBusiness or Engineering school graduate is a must, dual degree is a plus

• Professional certification (CPSM, CPSD, CIPS, PMP) preferred

Professional certification (CPSM, CPSD, CIPS, PMP) preferredProfessional certification (CPSM, CPSD, CIPS, PMP) preferredProfessional certification (CPSM, CPSD, CIPS, PMP) preferredProfessional certification (CPSM, CPSD, CIPS, PMP) preferredProfessional certification (CPSM, CPSD, CIPS, PMP) preferred

• Exposure in drafting category strategy, sourcing planning, business case creation, sourcing execution and contract closure

Exposure in drafting category strategy, sourcing planning, business case creation, sourcing execution and contract closureExposure in drafting category strategy, sourcing planning, business case creation, sourcing execution and contract closureExposure in drafting category strategy, sourcing planning, business case creation, sourcing execution and contract closureExposure in drafting category strategy, sourcing planning, business case creation, sourcing execution and contract closureExposure in drafting category strategy, sourcing planning, business case creation, sourcing execution and contract closureExposure in drafting category strategy, sourcing planning, business case creation, sourcing execution and contract closure

• Good client facing & client management skills

Good client facing & client management skillsGood client facing & client management skillsGood client facing & client management skillsGood client facing & client management skillsGood client facing & client management skillsGood client facing & client management skills

• Demonstrated experience with maintenance and services procurement in multiple geographies

Demonstrated experience with maintenance and services procurement in multiple geographiesDemonstrated experience with maintenance and services procurement in multiple geographiesDemonstrated experience with maintenance and services procurement in multiple geographiesDemonstrated experience with maintenance and services procurement in multiple geographiesDemonstrated experience with maintenance and services procurement in multiple geographies

• Experience working with global, regional and local suppliers at different levels, within multiple geographies

Experience working with global, regional and local suppliers at different levels, within multiple geographiesExperience working with global, regional and local suppliers at different levels, within multiple geographiesExperience working with global, regional and local suppliers at different levels, within multiple geographiesExperience working with global, regional and local suppliers at different levels, within multiple geographiesExperience working with global, regional and local suppliers at different levels, within multiple geographies

• Very good communication skills

Very good communication skillsVery good communication skillsVery good communication skillsVery good communication skillsVery good communication skillsVery good communication skillsSoft Skills & CompetenciesSoft Skills & CompetenciesSoft Skills & CompetenciesSoft Skills & CompetenciesSoft Skills & CompetenciesSoft Skills & CompetenciesSoft Skills & Competencies

• Strong customer‑centric mindset (client‑facing experience preferred), creating proximity

Strong customer‑centric mindset (client‑facing experience preferred), creating proximityStrong customer‑centric mindset (client‑facing experience preferred), creating proximityStrong customer‑centric mindset (client‑facing experience preferred), creating proximityStrong customer‑centric mindset (client‑facing experience preferred), creating proximityStrong customer‑centric mindset (client‑facing experience preferred), creating proximityStrong customer‑centric mindset (client‑facing experience preferred), creating proximity

• Transformation mindset with ability to identify improvement opportunities

Transformation mindset with ability to identify improvement opportunitiesTransformation mindset with ability to identify improvement opportunitiesTransformation mindset with ability to identify improvement opportunitiesTransformation mindset with ability to identify improvement opportunitiesTransformation mindset with ability to identify improvement opportunitiesTransformation mindset with ability to identify improvement opportunities

• Highly organized, proactive, and goal‑oriented

Highly organized, proactive, and goal‑orientedHighly organized, proactive, and goal‑orientedHighly organized, proactive, and goal‑orientedHighly organized, proactive, and goal‑orientedHighly organized, proactive, and goal‑orientedHighly organized, proactive, and goal‑oriented

• High integrity, attention to detail, and strong prioritization skills

High integrity, attention to detail, and strong prioritization skillsHigh integrity, attention to detail, and strong prioritization skillsHigh integrity, attention to detail, and strong prioritization skillsHigh integrity, attention to detail, and strong prioritization skillsHigh integrity, attention to detail, and strong prioritization skillsHigh integrity, attention to detail, and strong prioritization skills