Category Manager IT & Telecom - Amsterdam

Country: Netherlands 
City: Amsterdam 
Req ID: 519280
Job Type: Full Time   
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Seniority Level: Associate 

About CRH

We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

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CRH are currently recruiting for a Category Manager - IT & Telecom in our Amsterdam office. This role will have responsibility for ensuring CRH sources clearly specified products and services in the IT & Telecom category at the best possible TCO. The category manager will ensure that CRH fulfils its contractual obligations and other commitments towards its suppliers. The successful candidate will participate in relevant discussions with suppliers related to specific products/services. They will drive multiple source qualifications and provides price provisioning on product/service level during budgeting or business case phase. This role will be accountable for the execution of the defined Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process and to implement all category related products and services on a local level. The Category Manager - IT & Telecom will also ensure that Corporate IT business requirements are considered in the category strategy, along with identifying and enabling opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and service improvements.

Key Responsbilities:

• Lead category representative for (Corporate) IT functions based in Europe
• Contribute as a team member of the IT & Telecom category to the further development of the category strategy
• Ensure proper implementation of the category strategy within the assigned scope
• Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and procurement managers throughout their area/scope (Corporate and Opco level)
• Execute the RFx and tactical process including negotiation for relevant subcategories
• Support regional and group wide projects by:
  •    Information/needs gathering
  •    Ensures that local business requirements are considered
  •    Local implementation and communications
• Lead Buying activities
• Operate in strong collaboration with all relevant stakeholders and is keen on good communication
• Develop and manages relationships with key suppliers in the category
• Drive the realization of savings, efficiency, quality, and process improvements

Key Competencies:

• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills 
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Good leadership capabilities 
• Stakeholder Management
• Excellent knowledge of IT domain
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Contract Management
• Cost analysis and management
• Financial and business understanding
• Negotiation skills
• Networking skills

Key Education and Experience:

• Bachelor or Master (preferred) degree - Business or Technical
• 2-6 yr procurement experience in the IT & Telecom domain
• Experience in managing a local category in a multi country organisation is a pre
• Fluent written and verbal English is a must, other languages are considered a plus
• Willing to cooperate in international projects

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

• Highly competitive salary package

• Comprehensive secondary benefits

• Significant contribution to your pension plan

• Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes

• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

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Please contact our recruitment team at careers@crh.com.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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