Category Manager

Join us at Wavin: Where purpose comes to life.

You're purpose driven. Growth minded. Ready to stretch your potential. Welcome to Orbia's Building & Infrastructure business, Wavin, where our purpose 'to advance life around the world' drives our entire global team.

Every day, we are thinking big and working smart to solve some of the toughest challenges impacting the world. Whether it's facilitating clean drinking water for communities, creating climate resilient cities, or designing more comfortable living spaces, we never settle for "good enough" when there's an opportunity to make life better.

We are currently looking for a Category Manager – Indirect Procurement (Services) to join us at Wavin. If you want to make a difference and work for a purpose-led company, please read on.

Reporting to the Director Global Indirect Procurement, the Category Manager – Indirect Procurement (Services) will be responsible for Creating Value & Mitigating Risk. Developing and executing category strategies for key service areas, including Marketing and Professional Services. This role will drive strategic sourcing initiatives, manage high-value contracts, and optimize supplier relationships while ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Category Strategy Development: Define and implement category strategies for Marketing & Professional Services to drive cost savings, efficiency, and supplier innovation
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, and Marketing leaders to align procurement strategies with business objectives
• Sourcing & Contract Management: Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and risk management
• Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance management and continuous improvement
• Cost & Value Optimization: Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value creation, and process improvement across the services categories
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements
• Market Intelligence: Stay up to date with industry trends, supplier market dynamics, and best practices in professional and marketing services procurement

• Strong understanding of strategic procurement principles, particularly in indirect services
• Deep knowledge of Marketing & Professional Services categories (e.g., media, creative agencies, consulting, legal services, financial services, HR services)
• Familiarity with contract law, commercial agreements, and risk mitigation
• Expertise in supplier relationship management and performance optimization
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in procurement analytics, cost modelling, and benchmarking
• Knowledge of eProcurement tools and contract lifecycle management systems
• 5+ years of procurement/category management experience in a complex, multinational environment
• Proven experience in managing a high value spend portfolio (~$100M+) across multiple geographies
• Experience in working with C-level stakeholders and influencing senior decision-makers
• Track record in negotiating major centralized contracts and driving cost savings
• Strong project management experience, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Experience in supplier market assessments, RFP execution, and strategic sourcing
• University Degree in relevant business discipline is required

Count on a warm welcome at Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin) Here we take responsibility for each other and our company. We stay brave in pursuing calculated risks that fuel innovation. And we embrace diversity in perspectives, skills and talents to transform the way we work and the impact we have on the world. Above all we encourage all our employees to develop their talents and to become the best version of themselves. Together, as a strong team, we grow and deliver on our purpose every day. Orbia B&I is the place to be if you truly wish to make an impact. In addition to working with an enthusiastic, professional team in an international environment, we offer a competitive compensation and benefit package.

Orbia's Building & Infrastructure business, Wavin, is an innovative solutions provider for the global building and infrastructure industry. Backed by more than 60 years of product development experience, we advance life around the world by building healthy, sustainable environments for global citizens.