Category Manager - Indirect Procurement [F/M/X] in Bucuresti

Job description At Mantu we are looking for a new procurement category manager, focused on indirect procurement commodities, to complete our growing department. The ideal candidate will have several years of procurement experience, and will be highly driven by challenges, data analysis and strategic thinking, topped with an industry knowledge. Your role: Collect and advice on cross-functional corporate/ business requirementsManage sourcing and procurement across indirect spend categoriesConduct, develop, negotiate and close commercial contractsBe actor in group projects and critical negotiationHelp define commodity road map in line with group strategyBe motor of the growth of the commodity through process implementation, spend analysis and KPI follow upBe the main link between procurement department and stakeholders (legal and finance) The category manager will work closely: with our legal department to help define sourcing/contractual standard processes for yearly renewals and new needs With our finance governance in order to define the best strategy for bank, financial tools RFP´s , follow up and new products launchesWith our Human Resources department to homogenize our portfolio and best practices internationally Ideal Profile: Fluent in English, any other language is a plusProven track record of RFP management for indirect categoriesGood MS office knowledgeExperience in indirect procurement field is mandatoryGreat communication and negotiation skillsA proactive person, ready to work in a fast-growing environmentAbility to influence people and work in autonomy4 years in procurement with ideally a background in HR, finance or legal commoditiesMastery of Generative AI such as ChatGPT or Poe.com is a plus for improving day to day activity. "Mantu is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics."