Category Manager Logistic

Stora Enso is looking for a Category Manager, Logistics. Your location will be in one of our mills in the Czech Republic - Ždírec nad Doubravou or Planá, or in Austria - Bad st. Leonhard, Brand or Ybbs and der Donau and you will be working in Wood Products Division.

Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions based on wood and biomass for a range of industries and applications worldwide, leading in the bioeconomy and supporting our customers in meeting demand for renewable eco-friendly products

Wood Products division provides versatile wood-based solutions for building and housing. Our product range covers all areas of urban construction including massive wood elements and housing modules, wood components and pellets. We also offer a variety of sawn timber goods. Our customers are mainly construction and joinery companies, merchandisers and retailers.

Purpose of the job:

Formulating and executing strategies for all services and products and in the respective categories in the area of responsibility for all countries in scope.

Delivering lower cost for the required quality and service.

Based on the strategies, yearly procurement plans need to be established and accomplished with the available internal resources to make best use of the existing supplier agreements.

Development of the existing and future supplier base, which includes pre-qualifications in line with our requirements and continuous improvement efforts in close cooperation with selected key suppliers.

As a Category Manager, Logistics, you will be responsible for:

Developing and executing category strategies with focus to deliver lower cost for needed quality and service.

Building and executing yearly procurement plans for category that makes best use of available purchasing resources.

Developing and adjusting the supplier base in the category select and prequalify suppliers in category and especially from Sustainability point of view.

Running supplier development for contracted suppliers with focus to make best use of existing agreements and drive continuous improvement.

Being Supplier Account Manager (SAM) for assigned suppliers.

Scouting the market for new innovations & technologies within the Category and introducing these to internal stakeholders.

Utilizing the supplier know-how and capabilities with new business models to support the WP strategy.

Ensuring safe working methods/tools through supplier collaboration and implementation of safety features with the supplier base

Contributing to sustainability targets through category strategy and sourcing selections.

Participating in Buy vs. Lease decisions and/or make or buy decisions.

Efficiency in e-sourcing tools (e-tender, e-auction, purchasing catalogues etc.) to ensure efficiency, compliance and track-record of sourcing activities.

Requirements for applicants:

University degree in a relevant area

5+ years working experience in international procurement with relevant e-tool experience

Solid experience in sourcing e-tools

English - fluent

For Czech locations - Czech language is a must, German is a big advantage

Good knowledge of MS Office

Preferred is knowledge of SAP

Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex agreements with suppliers in different countries.

Very strong communication skills as well as solid experience in English language business negotiations

Very good team worker, experience in multicultural, remote people management and strong influencing skills

Highly structured and systematic, works proactively and result oriented as well as willing and able to take initiative.

You will report to Category Director.

Location: Ždírec nad Doubravou or Planá, Czech Republic; Bad st. Leonhard, Brand or Ybbs and der Donau, Austria

What we offer in Czeck Republic:

Extra holidays (5 weeks)

Pension plan contribution

Cafeteria 1600 CZK / m

Commuting allowance

Meal vouchers per 160 CZK

Flexible working time

Annual and semi-annual bonuses

Strong international company background

Interesting and responsible work in a pleasant work environment

Professional and career development, including the possibility of further education

To continue to drive a strong culture we are looking at a number of behaviors in each individual which is based upon our leadership themes set forth for driving our renewable materials agenda:

Customer Needs; Keeps up to date with market factors impacting our business and enhance or invent new products and solutions, always considering the customer and consumers perspective.

Business Acumen; Clear understanding of key financial and productivity metrics driving business value across our business as a whole. Has the ability to make decisions quickly on the basis of incomplete information and takes responsibility for own decisions.

Do what's right; Takes responsibility for Stora Enso being a global company that is ethical, safe and free from harassment and discrimination. Acts as an example of Stora Enso's values and Code of Conduct - in difficult times as well as good times.

Inspire & Motivate; Inspires team members in believing in the way forward and encourages a collaborative & communicative working environment. Actively seeks to understand the key motivators of others with the aim to make them grow and perform.

Additional information:
Please submit your application via our recruitment system Stora Enso - Job Opportunities.

Your questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Wood Products: Júlia Žigmund (julia.zigmund@storaenso.com). We accept applications submitted only through our recruitment system. CV is required in English.