Regional Category Manager Logistics Sourcing

Basic Function

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.

• Regional Strategy and Implementation
  • Adapt and localize global category strategies to meet regional needs, ensuring operational relevance.
  • Define and implement the regional category strategy, aligning with global direction and regional priorities.
  • Ensure adherence to global sourcing standards and the defined category strategy within the regional context.
  • Coordinate category implementation with Heads of Logistics and Specialists for seamless regional adoption.
• Sourcing Excellence and Supplier Management
  • Focus on regional sourcing excellence, supplier selection, and alignment with local business needs.
  • Plan and execute regional sourcing events, ensuring competitive outcomes and alignment with regional business objectives.
  • Monitor regional supplier performance, identifying risks, deviations, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Oversee the accuracy of supplier master data, sourcing documentation, bid evaluations, and contract drafts.
• Operational Task Coordination and Issue Resolution
  • Coordinate Source-2-Contract tasks, ensuring timely and accurate execution according to service levels.
  • Resolve first-level escalations related to supplier responsiveness, bid inconsistencies, contract errors, or compliance issues.
  • Act as the first point of escalation for operational issues and exceptions, ensuring timely resolution.
• Continuous Improvement and Process Standardization
  • Drive continuous improvement and standardization of sourcing workflows within the team.
  • Work closely with the process management team to ensure continuous improvement of underlying processes.
  • Support the implementation of new or updated work instructions, tools, and systems along the process.
  • Collect improvement ideas from the team and contribute to the operational improvement backlog.
• Team Leadership and Development (in case of team existence)
  • Monitor team performance and support training on sourcing systems and procurement procedures.
  • Lead and develop the team within the Source-2-Contract operational line.
  • Monitor team workload and support capacity planning; identify skill gaps and training needs; support onboarding and knowledge transfer.
  • Actively contribute to and foster Omya's culture and values among team members.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
  • Align and coordinate regional category implementation with Heads of Logistics, Head of Procurement and Procurement Specialists to ensure consistent execution on cluster level.
  • Engage with other Team Leads within Source-2-Contract and adjacent processes to ensure coordinated service delivery.

• 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.
• 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.
• Skills in spend category strategy definition, execution and communication from regional to cluster level.
• Ability to handle confidential commercial and supplier data securely.
• 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.
• Case and ticket management for sourcing queries, supplier issues, and contract clarification needs.
• Comfortable coordinating with Logistics, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and business requesters.
• Solid understanding of sourcing methodologies, systems and procurement workflows.
• Knowledge of internal procurement controls and compliance requirements.
• High accuracy in reviewing bid comparisons, supplier documentation, and contract drafts.
• Must possess current US employment authorization; sponsorship not available for this position.

EOE.