REGIONAL CATEGORY MANAGER - UTILITIES

Join Asahi Europe & International and become a new member of our Procurement Team!

Flexible base location (Czech Republic, United Kingdom or Netherlands)

Main purpose of the job

Develop and execute the category strategies with the objective to drive a sustainable procurement value, achieve budget objectives and actively manage suppliers, stakeholders and risks. Act as expert for the own category demonstrating an in-depth understanding of Utilities risk management, Renewable energy sourcing agenda and relevant markets.

More specifically, you will be trusted to:

• Define, implement and keep category strategy up-to-date aligned to business needs / priorities while striving for operational and transactional excellence and driving Asahi’s 2030 Net Zero Roadmap and sustainability agenda.

• Create insights using internal as well as external data to understand impact of solutions (technical, supply, commercial), market trends, regulatory compliance, competitors and suppliers on internal business requirements from design to implementation phase.

• Develop and execute strategic E2E sourcing plans on renewable electricity and thermal energy, to maximize the value for the business and Net Zero goals.

• Deliver against targets/KPI, monitor & track results, initiate actions in case of any deviations.

• Manage category related risks such as price volatility, supplier stability and volume assurance.

• Drive collaboration with country teams to ensure strategic direction for relevant in-country specific renewable projects and associated sub-categories. Support development of category specialists (in and above market).

• Build strong relationship with key suppliers (OEMs, IPP, Renewable energy solution developers, etc), manage them actively, secure delivery and execute performance / quality controls.

• Drive and participate in initiatives/projects relevant for category aiming at sustainable value creation/continuous improvement.

• Acting as a change agent, drive discussions with business and lead continuous improvement projects aiming to deliver further Total Cost of Ownership and Integrated Spend Management opportunities.

• Ensure in cooperation with relevant functions (e.g. Sustainability, Legal, Tax) to have a smooth execution of sourcing activity and thereafter solution implementation.

• Promote one-team spirit between countries and categories to enable best practices, synergies and leverage.

• Ensure good compliance and governance by delivering against policies, processes and procurement standards. Support functional and financial reporting by ensuring appropriate documentation of sourcing / contracting data is available.

Requirements 

• University degree, preferably in Business related field (Master degree preferred) 

• Proficiency in  English (verbal and written)

• 7+ years of professional experience, 5+ years in Energy Procurement including renewable energy sourcing

• Strong organizational, project management and financial analysis skills

• International experience (accountability for delivering outcomes to/in different countries)

• MS office advanced / Procurement platform/-s  experience 

Enjoy a little extra with our benefits (These benefits apply to the Czech Republic, benefits for other markets may differ)  

• Annual bonus and salary review  

• Flexible working  

• 28 days off  

• Contribution to pension scheme  

• Lunch contribution  

• Budget to enjoy our products  

• Flexible benefits package  

• Online medical service  

• Paid volunteering time  

The job be also based in the UK or Netherlands.

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