Category Management Director (Motors and Drives)

• Manage the overall purchasing strategy for the Pumps category (Motors/VFDs, Mechanical Seals, Lubrication Oil Systems, Mechanical Power Transmission) across the group.
• Prepare RFPs to obtain the best pricing and commercial conditions for motors, drives, and associated services.
• Analyze market data for materials impacting pricing and annual forecasts.
• Manage forecasting and assess main supplier performance to ensure:
  • High-quality and timely supply.
  • Cost-effective goods and services.
• Resolve or oversee the resolution of supplier claims (non-conformities).
• Manage supply chain performance indicators (direct/indirect savings, supplier delivery & quality performance) with a view to continuous improvement.
• Work closely with other global supply chain directors.

Responsibilities & Level of Authority

• Hold overall responsibility for the group’s supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with procurement rules and company compliance policies.
• Approve supply chain project costs up to Level L2.
• Approve project partnerships with key suppliers for pump sites.
• Define and conclude global partnership agreements for: electric motors and drives.

HSE / CSR Responsibilities (Health, Safety, Environment & Corporate Social Responsibility)

• Comply with and enforce company safety rules, including mandatory PPE.
• Apply and enforce nuclear safety rules.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of environmental, safety, and social impact within the scope of work.

Education, Skills and Experience

Required:

Master’s degree (Bac+5) in engineering, metallurgy, or equivalent field, with 10+ years of experience in the pump industry.

Professional Knowledge (Hard Skills):

• Detailed knowledge of electric motors and related accessories.
• Mastery of group-level procurement processes.
• Mastery of commercial techniques (negotiation, argumentation, persuasion).
• Knowledge of procurement and contract legislation.
• Strong writing skills.
• Mastery of classic management tools (interviews, planning, team leadership, conflict management, etc.).
• Knowledge of HR and social regulations (labour law, recruitment techniques).
• Proficiency in office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and SuccessFactors.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• English level: C1 – fluent.

Professional Attitudes (Soft Skills):

• Strong ethics and sense of responsibility.
• Exemplary conduct.
• Adaptability.
• Ability to propose and persuade.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Rigorous and organized working style.
• Anticipation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work with multicultural teams.
• Stress management skills.

Physical Demands

• Required daily to:
  • Stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work).
• Required occasionally to:
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Required daily to:
  • Use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone).
• Required occasionally to:
  • Lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate.
  • Travel (usually by air or road, may be required to sit for extended periods).

Working Conditions

• Ability to work with moderate noise (business office with computers, phones, and printers).
• Ability to work in an open-planned office or individual office.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods.
• Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

CELEROS Flow Technology VALUES

All Celeros divisions are committed to the effective use of the Celeros Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of their position.

• INTEGRITY: We work safely and respect our employees, business partners & environment. We always lead by example.
• SPEED: In our mission to bring mission-critical flow control equipment to the world, energy in our actions & urgency.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: We stand behind our actions and deliver on our promises.
• PARTNERSHIP: We collaborate across our teams & our customers to win together. We rely on each other to deliver the best outcome & celebrate successes.
• EXCELLENCE: We are passionate about being the best at engineering, manufacturing & maintaining mission-critical equipment. We seek quality & community improvement in every interaction.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of Celeros’ business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process, and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to:

• Identify and record any such nonconformity.
• Through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

CELEROS Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.