Category Specialist Freight Forwarding and Tank Storage

Market Sector Management roles focus on fully understanding the supply market for a defined sector, (e.g. marketing services, rotating equipment). This includes understanding the demand for the goods/services required in that sector, and the development/implementation of the appropriate procurement and supply chain management (PSCM) strategies to optimally match supply and demand. This strategic approach is typically managed across asset, geographical and organizational boundaries. The Category Specialist (CS) is accountable for procurement strategies and tactics for a focused product or service area, ensuring business requirements are fulfilled and value is optimized across multiple businesses. Also accountable for the overall development and implementation of sourcing strategies and supply market intelligence in their area of responsibility.

The CS Freight Forwarding and Tank Storage has direct responsibility and accountability for the procurement strategies for all freight forwarding and 3rd party tank storage products & associated services and is accountable for ensuring that the Logistics Market Sector (LMS) strategy is aligned with the SPU/BU business requirements, supply chain strategies and value is added / optimized. The strategies developed will reflect the multi-functional, multi-business perspectives and varying market dynamics.

The CS is responsible for the overall development and implementation of SPU/BU sourcing strategies, approach to market and implementing rigorous performance based supplier relationship management. He/she will and actively promote cross business opportunities and develop federal/collective purchase agreements.

The CS is the focal point for market intelligence and provides information and counsel to SPU/BU senior management and embedded logistics procurement leads on market trends, material cost drivers and cost control strategies. Central to this will be the role out of costs, utilization and adherence to the common tools and processes.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent