Regional Category Manager Logistics Sourcing
Manager
Description
BASIC FUNCTION
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The Regional Category Manager - Logistics manages the efforts executing Source-2-Contract activities, ensuring delivery according to SLAs, KPIs, work instructions and controls. The Regional Category Manager - Logistics acts as first expertise and escalation point for a dedicated regional category, coordinates workload, supports issue resolution and fosters continuous improvement.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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Regional Strategy and Implementation
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Adapt and localize global category strategies to meet regional needs, ensuring operational relevance.
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Define and implement the regional category strategy, aligning with global direction and regional priorities.
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Ensure adherence to global sourcing standards and the defined category strategy within the regional context.
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Coordinate category implementation with Heads of Logistics and Specialists for seamless regional adoption.
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Sourcing Excellence and Supplier Management
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Focus on regional sourcing excellence, supplier selection, and alignment with local business needs.
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Plan and execute regional sourcing events, ensuring competitive outcomes and alignment with regional business objectives.
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Monitor regional supplier performance, identifying risks, deviations, and opportunities for improvement.
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Oversee the accuracy of supplier master data, sourcing documentation, bid evaluations, and contract drafts.
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Operational Task Coordination and Issue Resolution
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Coordinate Source-2-Contract tasks, ensuring timely and accurate execution according to service levels.
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Resolve first-level escalations related to supplier responsiveness, bid inconsistencies, contract errors, or compliance issues.
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Act as the first point of escalation for operational issues and exceptions, ensuring timely resolution.
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Continuous Improvement and Process Standardization
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Drive continuous improvement and standardization of sourcing workflows within the team.
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Work closely with the process management team to ensure continuous improvement of underlying processes.
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Support the implementation of new or updated work instructions, tools, and systems along the process.
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Collect improvement ideas from the team and contribute to the operational improvement backlog.
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Team Leadership and Development (in case of team existence)
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Monitor team performance and support training on sourcing systems and procurement procedures.
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Lead and develop the team within the Source-2-Contract operational line.
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Monitor team workload and support capacity planning; identify skill gaps and training needs; support onboarding and knowledge transfer.
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Actively contribute to and foster Omya's culture and values among team members.
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Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
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Align and coordinate regional category implementation with Heads of Logistics, Head of Procurement and Procurement Specialists to ensure consistent execution on cluster level.
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Engage with other Team Leads within Source-2-Contract and adjacent processes to ensure coordinated service delivery.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations or Economics or related fields. Relevant vocational education with significant experience may be considered.
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4–6 years of experience in logistics sourcing management, with a strong understanding of over the road, warehousing and rail logistics sourcing and 4–6 years of experience in a process or function‑related operational role.
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Skills in spend category strategy definition, execution and communication from regional to cluster level. Ability to handle confidential commercial and supplier data securely.
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Strong attention to detail for procurement documents, legal wording, and financial terms. S2C data administration including supplier data, RFP documentation, negotiation records, and contract files.
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Case and ticket management for sourcing queries, supplier issues, and contract clarification needs. Comfortable coordinating with Logistics, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and business requesters.
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Solid understanding of sourcing methodologies, systems and procurement workflows. Knowledge of internal procurement controls and compliance requirements.
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High accuracy in reviewing bid comparisons, supplier documentation, and contract drafts.
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