Category Manager Plastics (APAC)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the category strategy to ensure maximum contribution to Eppendorf’s business objectives.
• Build, manage, and develop a high-performing supplier portfolio.
• Manage the tendering and award process.
• Standardize and update standard contracts.
• Responsible for the commercial terms of the assigned category.

Tasks

• Develop and define procurement strategies for the assigned categories.
• Conduct market analyses, identify market trends and price developments.
• Independently manage negotiations through to contract conclusion.
• Carry out tenders and award contracts in close coordination with the relevant department.
• Systematically research and identify innovations and sustainability aspects in the relevant category.
• Support supplier audits in close cooperation with Quality Management.
• Strategically align, continuously op...