Category manager Logistics EMEA

at  Aliaxis Global Procurement Company SARL Luxembourg

We’re looking for a talented Category Manager in Logistics to join our EMEA Procurement team in Luxembourg at Aliaxis.
Your responsibilities will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting market research, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement.
Interested in working with us? Please apply directly or read below for more details.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world’s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality fluid management solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 14,000 people have selected to work for us in more than 40 countries.
Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. By 2025, we will be focusing on the areas where we can create the biggest impact: on carbon reduction in our plants and on increasing the share of recycled content in our products. In conjunction, we will continue to develop more and better water solutions for society as a whole. Thus, we are looking for passionate people to be part of our journey and deliver on our strategy!
Aliaxis is privately owned, with its global headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The role is based in Luxembourg (Strassen) and will require a minimum of 20% of travelling across Europe.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven track experience in strategic procurement (Category Manager, Lead Buyer, Strategic Sourcing Specialist)
• Strong knowledge of logistics (transportation, supply chain).
• Very good interpersonal skills to be able to make people adhere and look for Procurement assistance
• Ability to lead multi-functional projects that vary in complexity and priority
• Experience working in complex, international and multi-stakeholder environment
• Fluent in English – any additional European language is a plus
  Are you inspired by this role and our purpose? Join our growing team and apply today!
  We offer a unique opportunity to join a Belgian global company with a very international & collaborative culture that is transforming dynamically and that is committed to its future growth, service excellence and employee engagement. Next to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer an impactful role and real growth opportunities.
  Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy. For us, equity and belonging start already at the application step: whether it’s offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.
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• Develop and execute procurement strategies for the logistics category across the EMEA region
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify and select best-in-class logistics suppliers
• Manage relationships with key logistics vendors.
• Engage with internal stakeholders (such as supply chain managers, transportation teams, and warehouse operations) to understand their requirements and incorporate them into procurement strategies
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements while aligning with corporate strategy.