Country: Netherlands
City: Geldermalsen
Req ID: 506922
About Filoform
At Filoform, our purpose is to create innovative solutions that make the energy & telecommunications industry safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. We are a leading manufacturer of sealing and protection products, with a reputation for quality and reliability that spans decades. Based in the United Kingdom, Netherlands and Germany, our key values include stability, responsibility, and creativity. We believe that these values are essential to our success and are reflected in everything we do.
We are committed to providing stable, long-lasting solutions that meet the needs of our customers. Our products are designed to withstand the toughest conditions and provide reliable performance year after year.
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We take our responsibility to our customers, our employees, and the environment seriously. We are committed to sustainable practices and always strive to minimize our impact on the planet. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation, developing new products and solutions that help our customers work smarter, not harder. We believe that creativity is essential to staying ahead in a rapidly changing industry.
We have a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do and are always looking for new ways to improve our products and processes. We believe that collaboration is key to success, and we work closely with our customers to ensure that our products meet their specific needs.
Our parent company, CRH, is the leading diversified building materials business in the world, employing c.77,000 people at 3,100 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the largest building materials business in both North America and Europe and we also have regional positions in Asia.
CRH manufacture and supply a diverse range of integrated building materials, products and innovative end-to-end solutions, which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential homes. A Fortune 500 company, CRH is a constituent member of the FTSE 100 index, the EURO STOXX 50 index, the ISEQ 20 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe. CRH's American Depositary Shares are listed on the NYSE.
Business Overview
Join a high-growth, global business with over £200m+ in revenue, operating across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, France, and Germany. We specialise in manufacturing solutions that simplify complex infrastructure projects, providing innovative and sustainable products to international clients.
Our market-leading brands - Cubis Systems, NAL, and FILOform - offer smart, safe, and sustainable solutions across various construction sectors. Through innovation, we empower our partners to enhance efficiency and safety with pioneering products designed for simplicity, speed, and reliability.
Together, we are transforming the way our world is built, collaborating on breakthrough ideas that deliver tomorrow's solutions today.
Position: Category Buyer
Reports to: Head of Procurement
Role Overview: The Category Buyer will play a crucial role in optimizing the IPE supply chain by strategically sourcing and managing suppliers' performance within specific categories. The role requires a strong understanding of procurement processes, market trends, cross-functional team works and negotiation skills. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:
Key Accountabilities:
- Category Strategy Development: Develop and implement category strategies aligned with overall IPE organizational goals, ensuring cost optimisation, quality, delivery, supply chain rationalisation and supplier diversity objectives are met.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Identify critical and strategic suppliers, map out tier N suppliers, conduct supplier evaluations and re-evaluations, establish and maintain strong business relationships. Continuously assess supplier performance and manage relationships to ensure optimal delivery and service levels.
- Contract Management: Lead negotiations with suppliers of own category to secure favourable terms and conditions. Draft, review and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and organisation standards.
- Cost Management: Drive cost-saving, avoidance and VAVE initiatives by partnership with cross functional teams, through effective negotiation, process optimization, value engineering and supplier innovation. Monitor and report on PPV cost variances and implement corrective actions as needed. Effectively manage supplier payment terms, cashflow, ensure ethical procurement practices while aligning with finance objectives.
- Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including finance, business systems, quality, engineering and operations, to understand business requirements and ensure alignment with procurement strategies.
- Risk Management and Sustainability: Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks, ensure continuity of supply and minimizing disruptions to the business. Develop contingency plans for critical supply categories.
- Advanced Sourcing: Stay informed about market trends, industry best practices and regulatory changes related to assigned categories, by attending key trade shows, webinars and relevant industry events. Utilise CRH Procurement resources to optimise benefit for IPE bottom-line, look for continuous improvement by adopting latest technologies and processes.
- Leadership Quality: Prioritise own work and provide category leadership to procurement internal and external teams, always promote procurement value.
- All other duties as deemed necessary by the Head of Procurement.
Associated Responsibilities:
- Managing pricing and contract of IPE key indirect categories including FME, CapEx, MRO, Production, Mobile equipment, IT & Telecom, Energy and General Services.
- Lead and attend category project meetings.
- Manage regular supplier review meetings.
Experience and Training:
- Proven experience in a focused category management and strategic sourcing.
- Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Project management skills.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Proficient with procurement software and tools.
- Knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance standards.
- Advanced degree or CIPS qualification is desirable.
Essential Criteria:
- Strong Dutch and English language skills.
- Candidate must have a degree in business, Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
- Candidate must have experience in Supply Chain Management within a busy manufacturing environment.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in procurement data and order processing.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently.
- Proactive and able to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
- Results-driven and committed to meeting procurement compliances and objectives.
- Keen to learn and committed to continuous improvement.
Essential Competencies:
*This list is not exhaustive and will be reviewed in line with changing business requirements, a good degree of flexibility and adaptability is critical to this role.
If you are interested in this role, applications can be submitted via recruitment@cubis-systems.com before Monday 24th February 2025.
Filoform is an equal opportunity employer, which values differences in our people. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we provide equality through our career development opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, age, and disability.
What Filoform 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
- Excellent opportunities to develop and progress within the wider CRH Group
Connect your future to Filoform
We are curious to learn more about you. At Filoform, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and apply for this great opportunity.
Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who is a perfect fit? Please let us know: recruitment@cubis-systems.com.
Filoform 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.
Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.
We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.