Parker Hannifin
Transportation Category Procurement Manager, EMEA
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Transportation Category Procurement Manager, EMEA
Transportation Category Procurement Manager
Responsibilities
The Transportation Category Procurement Manager is responsible for category management across assigned Indirect Spend Categories. He/She will:
- Drive cost optimisation and service performance improvements with suppliers and divisions.
- Lead cross-regional activities across EMEA countries, Parker Hannifin Groups and Divisions, and Sales Companies.
- Collaborate with local stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and implement cost reduction projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Your key responsibilities include:
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Strategy & Market Intelligence
- Developing the regional category sourcing strategy to achieve corporate goals.
- Analysing sourcing potential (costs, lead times, technologies, etc.).
- Conducting market intelligence to inform decision-making.
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Procurement & Negotiation
- Bundling of EMEA needs to optimise costs, inventory, and lead times.
- Managing RFI, RFP, RFQ, and tendering processes.
- Conducting business reviews with key suppliers.
- Negotiating and managing contracts with strategic suppliers.
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Risk & Compliance
- Ensuring full compliance with internal and external guidelines.
- Assessing supply market risks and mitigating exposure.
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Performance & Tracking
- Tracking and controlling year-on-year savings, SKU standardisation, spent under contract, and supplier consolidation.
- Ensuring trade payables align with best industry standards.
- Periodically reporting on project progress, functional KPIs, and market trends.
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Stakeholder Leadership
- Providing functional leadership and direction to stakeholders.
- Steering cross-functional teams for structured project execution.
Requirements
We are looking for a highly skilled and strategic candidate with: ✅ 7–10 years of procurement experience (preferably Indirect Spend in a multinational environment). ✅ Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, including fact-based negotiation and cross-functional collaboration. ✅ Strong ability to manage supplier and customer relationships, along with experience in competitive bidding and relationship development. ✅ A service-oriented mindset that prioritises client satisfaction. ✅ Outstanding project management and problem-solving capabilities. ✅ Strong leadership skills to guide supplier teams and cross-functional projects. ✅ A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration (Master’s degree preferred). ✅ Adaptable multitasking skills to meet fast-paced priorities and deadlines.
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Ideal Extras: ✅ Fluency in English and another European language.
Benefits
This is an opportunity at a global Fortune 250 company, offering:
🌐 Organic and growth-through-acquisition expansion. 📈 Career growth opportunities, with internal promotions encouraged. 🤝 Empowered and collaborative work culture, valuing teamwork and trust. 💡 Transparent open environment where innovation is welcomed. 💰 Competitive compensation packages, designed to retain top industry talent.
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