EMEA Category Sourcing Lead - MRO & Consumables
hace 5 días
Bilbao
Experteer Overview In this role you will lead MRO u0026amp; Consumables sourcing across EMEA, aligning with regional regulatory standards and sustainability goals. You will drive cost optimization, supplier innovation, and ESG outcomes while leveraging digital procurement tools to generate measurable value. You’ll collaborate with plants, finance, and technical teams to shape category strategies and ensure supply assurance. This is a globally oriented, cross-functional role that offers impact across manufacturing sites and a chance to contribute to Bridgestone’s mission to serve society with superior quality. Compensaciones / Beneficios • Own end-to-end category strategies delivering cost savings, supply assurance, and value across EMEA sites • Lead suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify and implement cost reductions • Provide procurement support across functions and ensure procurement representation in business requirements • Analyze market trends and report issues and remediation plans to management • Develop sourcing strategies and drive implementation • Resolve quality, cost, delivery, and innovation issues • Foster a Continuous Improvement mindset (PDCA and Deming Plan) • Manage supplier performance through standardized processes and continuous improvement Responsabilidades • Strategic and/or Operational Procurement experience (5+ years) • Experience with direct/indirect goods and/or services in centralized, decentralized, or plant environments • Experience with MRO/Consumables category (Manufacturing Parts, Tooling, Process Aids, Chemicals, Rubber) • Experience with SAP and procurement digital tools (Fairmarket, Ariba, E-Catalogue) • Contract development, management, and oversight • Spend analysis, costing models, SWOT analysis, target costing, and clean sheet analysis • Tail spend management • Supplier risk assessment and mitigation strategies • Understanding of EU regulatory and GDPR and sustainability directives • Fluent in English Requisitos principales • Onboarding experience • Mentorship and development opportunities • Corporate social responsibility activities • Global, dynamic, challenging work environment • Work-life balance and well-being initiatives • Diversity and inclusion initiatives