Category Manager

Vacancy No

VN15178

Employment Type

Permanent

Location Country

Monaco

Work Location

Monaco

Who are V?

As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel's operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

Overall Purpose of The Job

The Category Manager leads the definition and implementation of the strategy and measures for the assigned categories. S/he is responsible for preparation and execution of tendering projects and supplier negotiations until business awarding and contracting. S/he actively manages his category portfolio to optimize the global supplier network in terms of cost, quality and delivery (TCO). The Category Manager works in close collaboration with other key stakeholders of the company to support the group's multi-dimensional competitiveness and sustainable EBITDA improvements.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Define and implement the Category Strategy (including annual baselining, development of long-term strategies for contracting, improvement of value proposition of the Category to the business, implementation of defined measures, performance tracking and reporting).
• Manage and execute tendering projects within the assigned category/ies from the start to the end, according to the sourcing process in place: Tender strategy, preparation of tender package, internal and external communications, quotation analysis, supplier negotiations, contracting, business awarding.
• Continuously analyse, benchmark and optimise the global supplier network, seeking to rationalise the tail spend by reducing / consolidating suppliers and items in the assortment and in full agreement with the business.
• Functionally lead the Category team(s) and project based Sourcing team(s) of assigned cross-functional stakeholders (coordinating with Subject Matter Experts within the group to gather expertise and support). Communication with Purchasing Offices and Transactional / Category Buyers and Technical Stakeholders on contracted (Marcas or similar) supplier offering.
• Map optimisation potentials and establishment of new supply contracts with a focus to increase suppliers joining the Marcas network (Marcas contract) with the aim to improve spend with Marcas contract companies to support EBITDA increase (review and analysis of the non-contracted, non-Marcas or similar, spend leakage and drive optimisation measures).
• Maintain continuous monitoring of market developments, awareness of new purchasing techniques, product technologies and supply market activities related to the Category in order to identify and exploit commercial, logistical and technical opportunities.
• Define, monitor and report category KPIs and financials (including savings performance of category, contracted / group capture spend penetration and trends, tender status updates, cycle times, etc). Preparation and issuance of monthly standard reporting to monitor actions and implementation progresses. Prepare and present Management reports.
• Support in escalation cases from Transactional / Category Buyers and Marcas member companies and similar relevant cases in which Category Management is a key stakeholder.

What can I expect in return?

V. Group can offer you a market leading salary and benefits package, in addition to significant opportunities for career growth and personal development. This a great opportunity to join a true leader in the maritime sector - a company that has exciting plans for future growth.

Essential

Desirable

Applications Close Date

28 Dec 2025