• Job Description

  Req#: 13231

  About the role

  Location: We are flexible about your place of work as long as it is at one of Borealis locations in Europe.

  Hours: Full-Time

  Type of Contract: Permanent

  We provide solutions for a better tomorrow.

  
  With a global presence and a commitment to sustainability, Borealis is a leader in the plastics industry and an employer of choice for talented professionals looking to make a difference.
  
  To support our Procurement Unit, we are currently looking for a driven and results-oriented Category Manager (m/f/d). The position is in the Routine Maintenance and Analytics team. In this role, you ensure that we have the best suppliers in place to support our operations, delivering high-quality products and services, and achieving optimal value for our organization.

  As a Category Manager you will ensure the global sourcing of portfolio on behalf of Borealis Group. You will capture and implement new best practices on the market in terms of total cost performance, improvement and supply security. You will develop, implement and follow up on sourcing strategies for the assigned portfolio in line with company strategies, business plans and policies. Align such strategies with all relevant stakeholders, and approval form (such as senior procurement management, procurement strategy board, procurement excellence committee, group steering committees).

  More specifically, these will be your responsibilities:

  
  

  • You develop, implement and follow up on sourcing strategies for the assigned portfolio in line with company strategies, business plans and policies. You align such strategies with all relevant stakeholders and obtain approval from Senior Procurement Management and Sourcing Council.
  • You are responsible for competitive bidding, contract negotiations and establishment of supply contracts (or Frame Agreements) for the assigned portfolio.
  • You are accountable for the supplier performance review and feedback process and development of supplier development programs.
  • You ensure a companywide perspective in order to obtain the optimum result for Borealis as “one company” by capturing multi-site synergies.
  • You introduce innovative thinking and ideas related to the assigned portfolio and sourcing processes.
  • You assure in-depth knowledge of global markets by using all available (re-)sources, and (market intelligence, benchmarking) tools.
  • You assure update and maintenance of files, databases and systems for the portfolio.
    

  About you

  Are you up for the challenge of driving results and making your mark as Category Manager?

  You are the right candidate for this role if you have a Master's degree in Economics, Business, Engineering or Chemistry, or equivalent by experience. We would expect a minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, including practical knowledge in category management with solid technical and commercial understanding. Knowledge of SAP is a great added value. In addition, you are fluent in English at business level.

  
  
  Apart from your knowledge and background, you are a highly motivated individual, who thrives in a dynamic environment. We value teamwork so we like to hear about your fresh ideas and perspective. Your excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders will be essential in ensuring we meet our business objectives. Furthermore, you are a master of negotiation and supplier management, with strong analytical and project management skills. Last but not least, you demonstrate high ethical standards.
  

  About Borealis and our offer

  We are here for you! If you have any questions, please contact Oksana Kotrikova, (oksana.kotrikova@borealisgroup.com). Please note that applications via e-mail will not be accepted since we are serious about protection of your personal data, so thank you for applying online. The publication closing date is January 26th.

  We reserve the right to close this vacancy for further applications when we have received sufficient applications that meet the advertised requirements and will contact you as soon as screening is closed.

  We offer a role specific compensation and a competitive salary and fringe benefit package reflecting your profile, experience and the specifics of the country/location you apply for.

  Borealis is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefin solutions. In Europe, Borealis is also an innovative leader in polyolefins recycling and a major producer of base chemicals. We leverage our polymer expertise and decades of experience to offer value-adding, innovative and circular material solutions for key industries such as consumer products, energy, healthcare, infrastructure and mobility. With operations in over 120 countries and head offices in Vienna, Austria, Borealis employs around 6,000 people. In 2022, we generated a net profit of EUR 2.1 billion. OMV, the Austria-based international oil and gas company, owns 75% of our shares. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), owns the remaining 25%. In re-inventing essentials for sustainable living, we build on our commitment to safety, our people, innovation and technology, and performance excellence. We are accelerating the transformation to a circular economy of polyolefins and expanding our geographical footprint to better serve our customers around the globe. Our operations are augmented by two important joint ventures: Borouge (with ADNOC, headquartered in the UAE); and Baystar™ (with TotalEnergies, based in the US). www.borealisgroup.com | www.borealiseverminds.com | careers.borealisgroup.com

  We go beyond boundaries. Together.

  Borealis only accepts candidate resumes from recruiters or recruiting agencies if they have been explicitly commissioned by Borealis for a specific recruitment and if the data is provided to us in line with the General Data Protection Regulation. Borealis will not accept or pay fees for candidate resumes of any form or kind that were sent unsolicited to either HR or directly to our hiring managers.

• About the company

  Borealis was formed in 1994 through the merger of Statoil and Neste. The Latin word "Borealis" means "from the north" and reflects the company's early ties to the Nordic region. The first Borealis head office was located in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Over the years, Borealis has developed from its early Nordic roots to an international company with a strong presence primarily in Central Europe and the Middle East. Since 2006, its headquarters have been in Vienna, the capital of Austria.

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