Kanadevia Inova

Waste infrastructure

Categorymanager

€59k+ Milano, Lombardia, Italy FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Category manager at Kanadevia Inova. Skills: Category strategies, Supplier relationships, Market analysis. Develop category strategies. Communicate category strategies”

Industry & Context.

Waste infrastructure
Eligibility Requirements

Flexible working time, Home Office possible 2 days a week, Travel allowance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years' experience as category manager, Master in supply chain or Engineering degree, experience in sourcing, experience in category management, experience in procurement, English fluency (B2/C1)

Nice to Have

ideally within EPC, ideally within Energy from waste, any other language will be considered a plus

What You'll Do.

Develop category strategies

Communicate category strategies

Implement category strategies

Identify business synergies

Conduct market research

Conduct market analysis

Establish sourcing objectives

Establish sourcing priorities

Build supplier relationships

Maintain supplier relationships

Full Job Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation. Transforming Waste into Value At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.. Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com. * Develop, communicate and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business objectives and needs (WTx, RG, SyS) and collective all relevant inputs from the execution team (projects) * Identify business synergies opportunities to enrich the category strategies. * Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the assigned category, and establish the should-cost. * Establish sourcing objectives and priorities (sourcing roadmap) in terms of regions, lots, suppliers. * Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to support the business objective (claims, negotiations) ## Qualifications * 5+ years' experience as category manager ideally within EPC, Energy from waste * Master in supply chain or Engineering degree with experience in sourcing, category management and or procurement * Good technical and product understanding * Advanced and proven skills in: Strategy development, Contract negotiation, Project management * English fluency (B2/C1), any other language will be considered a plus ## Additional Information * Permanent contract * Annual Bonus * Flexible working time * Home Office possible 2 days a week * Referral Program * Travel allowance * Support for professional and career growth, education and training Compensation Basic wage component (gross): 59000 EUR/year This amount

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