Join us at Orbia Building & Infrastructure (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.
Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we work for. How about you?
At Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin), we advance life around the world by building healthy, sustainable environments. And where is our help most needed? The places we live in: cities where drinking water is leaking away, greenery is disappearing, streets are flooding after heavy rain, and outdated sewer systems are polluting our groundwater. It’s time to join our team and help build more sustainable environments!
We are currently looking for Manager UK / Ireland – Sales UCR to join us in United Kingdom, Wavin UK Limited. If you want to make a difference and work for a purpose-led company, please read on.
Main purpose The role will be commercially responsible for the development and execution of the growth strategy and leading the profitable upstream sales growth of the Urban Climate Resilience (UCR) business segment focusing on the complete UCR value offer.
Focus will be placed on technical concept and solution selling to upstream stakeholders. Making sure our Wavin B&I services are leveraged (design, engineering, customer service) and our solutions get specified, ordered and used in the construction process. Key to success in this role is sound pipeline management with an upstream focus approach to projects / opportunities (building a pipeline and selling) as well as people leadership by fostering relationships, building trust, and guiding sales team toward both personal and professional growth
Main responsibilities: Positive engagement towards Health and Safety following all guidelines Achieve profitable sales growth of the UCR business through development and execution of go to market strategy which is embedded into the UCR Global strategy Accountable for own sales results; proactively seeks and realizes new business opportunities Responsible for building up a solid project pipeline within the UCR business Become a trusted advisor and partner for investors, developers, specifiers, architects and partners engaging earlier in the project value chain to shape client vision in the market, display thought leadership, promote the integrated solutions and support customers through the design phase of their projects Play a key role in executing the commercial country plan, translating it into account development plans and commercial action projects at target customer segments Utilizes CRM as a tool to manage the commercial business. Keeps customer accounts updated, logs regular F2F meetings for target accounts and shares account development progress Plan and work according to SAMBA methodology and apply the relevant tools in the different phases, coaching sales team members Share key insights for both short- and long-term commercial opportunities and challenges Build & lead the local commercial upstream UCR team in your country/ territory Work in close co-operation with UCR Product Management and Design & Engineering teams to build up the required technical competency Proactively supports or involves colleagues of other relevant Wavin B&I product categories in their sales process; to enable cross-sales with other business segments (e.g. rainwater, infra & building, ICS). People leadership role for recruiting, developing and retaining a high performing team Conduct all activities compliant to legal, regulatory and company requirements
Our requirements: M.Sc. relevant to one or more solution areas, e.g. hydraulic engineering, civil engineering, stormwater management, water treatment, urban planning, or similar field Experienced technical professional with 10+ years of relevant commercial experience from engineering companies, or end-client’s engineering teams Broad understanding of stormwater management and Urban Climate Resilience challenges or ability to acquire it Go-to-market (GTM) strategy execution and Key Client activation. Experience in leading a commercial team with solution sales into new markets & areas Proven track-record of projects sales and understanding full project scopes– ability to sell integrated solutions and cross-sell other solutions Strong commercial excellence skills with experience in change management Strong client facing skills and ability to inspire and transform client pains into demand - experienced in presenting, persuading, preparing proposals, procurement and interacting with clients on their technical level (focus on coaching, skills development) Knowledge of the UK / Ireland market opportunities and challenges A teamplayer, motivator and excellent communicator across many countries and cultures
What Orbia Building & Infrastructure offers Do you want to make a difference by working with a purpose? 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.
Organization 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. Whether it’s to improve the distribution of clean drinking water, to make sanitation accessible for everyone, to create climate resilient cities, or to design comfortable living spaces, Orbia B&I collaborates with municipal leaders, engineers, contractors, and installers to help future-proof communities, buildings and homes. Orbia B&I has 11,000+ employees and 65 production sites worldwide, serving over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network. Our key commercial brands are: Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin, Plastigama Wavin, and Bow Wavin.
Orbia Building & Infrastructure is part of Orbia – a company driven by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia operates in several sectors including: Polymer Solutions (Vestolit and Alphagary), Building and Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Fluor and Energy Materials (Koura). These five Orbia business groups have a collective focus on expanding access to health and wellness, reinventing the future of cities and homes, ensuring food and water security, connecting communities to information and accelerating a circular economy with basic and advanced materials, specialty products and innovative solutions. Orbia has a global team of over 24,000 employees, commercial activities in more than 100 countries and operations in over 50, with headquarters in Boston, Mexico City, Amsterdam and Tel Aviv. The company generated $8.2 billion in revenue in 2023.
Recruitment agencies are requested not to respond to this vacancy. Unsolicited applications from third parties in general are also not accepted.
Join us at Orbia Building & Infrastructure (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.
Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we work for. How about you?
At Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin), we advance life around the world by building healthy, sustainable environments. And where is our help most needed? The places we live in: cities where drinking water is leaking away, greenery is disappearing, streets are flooding after heavy rain, and outdated sewer systems are polluting our groundwater. It’s time to join our team and help build more sustainable environments!
We are currently looking for Manager UK / Ireland – Sales UCR to join us in United Kingdom, Wavin UK Limited. If you want to make a difference and work for a purpose-led company, please read on.
Main purpose The role will be commercially responsible for the development and execution of the growth strategy and leading the profitable upstream sales growth of the Urban Climate Resilience (UCR) business segment focusing on the complete UCR value offer.
Focus will be placed on technical concept and solution selling to upstream stakeholders. Making sure our Wavin B&I services are leveraged (design, engineering, customer service) and our solutions get specified, ordered and used in the construction process. Key to success in this role is sound pipeline management with an upstream focus approach to projects / opportunities (building a pipeline and selling) as well as people leadership by fostering relationships, building trust, and guiding sales team toward both personal and professional growth
Main responsibilities: Positive engagement towards Health and Safety following all guidelines Achieve profitable sales growth of the UCR business through development and execution of go to market strategy which is embedded into the UCR Global strategy Accountable for own sales results; proactively seeks and realizes new business opportunities Responsible for building up a solid project pipeline within the UCR business Become a trusted advisor and partner for investors, developers, specifiers, architects and partners engaging earlier in the project value chain to shape client vision in the market, display thought leadership, promote the integrated solutions and support customers through the design phase of their projects Play a key role in executing the commercial country plan, translating it into account development plans and commercial action projects at target customer segments Utilizes CRM as a tool to manage the commercial business. Keeps customer accounts updated, logs regular F2F meetings for target accounts and shares account development progress Plan and work according to SAMBA methodology and apply the relevant tools in the different phases, coaching sales team members Share key insights for both short- and long-term commercial opportunities and challenges Build & lead the local commercial upstream UCR team in your country/ territory Work in close co-operation with UCR Product Management and Design & Engineering teams to build up the required technical competency Proactively supports or involves colleagues of other relevant Wavin B&I product categories in their sales process; to enable cross-sales with other business segments (e.g. rainwater, infra & building, ICS). People leadership role for recruiting, developing and retaining a high performing team Conduct all activities compliant to legal, regulatory and company requirements
Our requirements: M.Sc. relevant to one or more solution areas, e.g. hydraulic engineering, civil engineering, stormwater management, water treatment, urban planning, or similar field Experienced technical professional with 10+ years of relevant commercial experience from engineering companies, or end-client’s engineering teams Broad understanding of stormwater management and Urban Climate Resilience challenges or ability to acquire it Go-to-market (GTM) strategy execution and Key Client activation. Experience in leading a commercial team with solution sales into new markets & areas Proven track-record of projects sales and understanding full project scopes– ability to sell integrated solutions and cross-sell other solutions Strong commercial excellence skills with experience in change management Strong client facing skills and ability to inspire and transform client pains into demand - experienced in presenting, persuading, preparing proposals, procurement and interacting with clients on their technical level (focus on coaching, skills development) Knowledge of the UK / Ireland market opportunities and challenges A teamplayer, motivator and excellent communicator across many countries and cultures
What Orbia Building & Infrastructure offers Do you want to make a difference by working with a purpose? 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.
Organization 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. Whether it’s to improve the distribution of clean drinking water, to make sanitation accessible for everyone, to create climate resilient cities, or to design comfortable living spaces, Orbia B&I collaborates with municipal leaders, engineers, contractors, and installers to help future-proof communities, buildings and homes. Orbia B&I has 11,000+ employees and 65 production sites worldwide, serving over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network. Our key commercial brands are: Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin, Plastigama Wavin, and Bow Wavin.
Orbia Building & Infrastructure is part of Orbia – a company driven by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia operates in several sectors including: Polymer Solutions (Vestolit and Alphagary), Building and Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Fluor and Energy Materials (Koura). These five Orbia business groups have a collective focus on expanding access to health and wellness, reinventing the future of cities and homes, ensuring food and water security, connecting communities to information and accelerating a circular economy with basic and advanced materials, specialty products and innovative solutions. Orbia has a global team of over 24,000 employees, commercial activities in more than 100 countries and operations in over 50, with headquarters in Boston, Mexico City, Amsterdam and Tel Aviv. The company generated $8.2 billion in revenue in 2023.
Recruitment agencies are requested not to respond to this vacancy. Unsolicited applications from third parties in general are also not accepted.
Join us at Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin): Where purpose comes to life.
You are 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.
Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we work for. How about you?
At Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin), we advance life around the world by building healthy, sustainable environments. And where is our help most needed? The places we live in: cities where drinking water is leaking away, greenery is disappearing, streets are flooding after heavy rain, and outdated sewer systems are polluting our groundwater. It’s time to join our team and help build more sustainable environments!
We are currently looking for a Head of Sales Indoor Climate Solutions - UK & Ireland to join us in United Kingdom, Wavin UK, an Orbia business. If you want to make a difference and work for a purpose-led company, please read on.
Main purpose
To support our growth ambitions, we are looking for a senior leader who will be responsible for executing the growth strategy and leading the profitable upstream sales growth of the ICS business unit in the UK and Ireland. You will lead a multidisciplinary commercial team and you will be responsible for creating the right environment to achieve the sales objectives.
Complexity of the job Strategic Execution: Translate global product strategy into local plans across diverse UK/IE markets; drive entry into new markets. Leadership: Lead and develop a multidisciplinary, culturally diverse commercial team; achieve regional sales goals. Technical Expertise: Oversee product launches and development in heating, heat networks, and ventilation; ensure alignment with market needs. Sales Focus: Drive profitable sales; requires 10+ years in solution selling and 8+ years in sales leadership. Innovation & Change: Promote new concepts and tools; manage change in a fast-evolving business environment. Cross-Cultural Communication: Fluent in English required; engage with local and global stakeholders. Purpose-Driven Environment: Align with Wavin’s mission of building sustainable, healthy environments in urban areas.
Main responsibilities Grow Wavin ICS profitability in the UK and Ireland Execute and customize the global product strategy into local action plans and projects Ensure that the market needs and opportunities are identified and met Coordinate product launches, identify and meet product development needs, specifications and requirements Lead the local business development team Secure that appropriate commercial tools are implemented Actively support the development of new concepts, sales tools and the like
Our requirements Bachelor or master’s in economics or engineering or related fields 10+ years of experience in technical solution selling in a corporate sales environment – current active selling experience is a must 8+ years of experience in sales leadership Proven entrepreneurial management skills in an innovative commercial environment, preferably in the fields of renewable energy or HVAC Knowledge of the UK/IE climate solutions market opportunities and challenges A team player, motivator and excellent communicator across many countries and cultures Strategic approach and the ability to challenge the status quo Experience in change management
What Orbia Building & Infrastructure offers
Do you want to make a difference by working with a purpose? 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 competitive compensation and benefit package.
Organization
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. Whether it’s to improve the distribution of clean drinking water, to make sanitation accessible for everyone, to create climate resilient cities, or to design comfortable living spaces, Orbia B&I collaborates with municipal leaders, engineers, contractors, and installers to help future-proof communities, buildings and homes. Orbia B&I has 11,000+ employees and 65 production sites worldwide, serving over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network. Our key commercial brands are: Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin, Plastigama Wavin, and Bow Wavin.
Orbia Building & Infrastructure is part of Orbia – a company driven by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia operates in several sectors including: Polymer Solutions (Vestolit and Alphagary), Building and Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Fluor and Energy Materials (Koura). These five Orbia business groups have a collective focus on expanding access to health and wellness, reinventing the future of cities and homes, ensuring food and water security, connecting communities to information and accelerating a circular economy with basic and advanced materials, specialty products and innovative solutions. Orbia has a global team of over 24,000 employees, commercial activities in more than 100 countries and operations in over 50, with headquarters in Boston, Mexico City, Amsterdam and Tel Aviv. The company generated $8.2 billion in revenue in 2023.
Join us at Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin): Where purpose comes to life.
You are 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.
Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we work for. How about you?
At Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin), we advance life around the world by building healthy, sustainable environments. And where is our help most needed? The places we live in: cities where drinking water is leaking away, greenery is disappearing, streets are flooding after heavy rain, and outdated sewer systems are polluting our groundwater. It’s time to join our team and help build more sustainable environments!
We are currently looking for a Head of Sales Indoor Climate Solutions - UK & Ireland to join us in United Kingdom, Wavin UK, an Orbia business. If you want to make a difference and work for a purpose-led company, please read on.
Main purpose
To support our growth ambitions, we are looking for a senior leader who will be responsible for executing the growth strategy and leading the profitable upstream sales growth of the ICS business unit in the UK and Ireland. You will lead a multidisciplinary commercial team and you will be responsible for creating the right environment to achieve the sales objectives.
Complexity of the job Strategic Execution: Translate global product strategy into local plans across diverse UK/IE markets; drive entry into new markets. Leadership: Lead and develop a multidisciplinary, culturally diverse commercial team; achieve regional sales goals. Technical Expertise: Oversee product launches and development in heating, heat networks, and ventilation; ensure alignment with market needs. Sales Focus: Drive profitable sales; requires 10+ years in solution selling and 8+ years in sales leadership. Innovation & Change: Promote new concepts and tools; manage change in a fast-evolving business environment. Cross-Cultural Communication: Fluent in English required; engage with local and global stakeholders. Purpose-Driven Environment: Align with Wavin’s mission of building sustainable, healthy environments in urban areas.
Main responsibilities Grow Wavin ICS profitability in the UK and Ireland Execute and customize the global product strategy into local action plans and projects Ensure that the market needs and opportunities are identified and met Coordinate product launches, identify and meet product development needs, specifications and requirements Lead the local business development team Secure that appropriate commercial tools are implemented Actively support the development of new concepts, sales tools and the like
Our requirements Bachelor or master’s in economics or engineering or related fields 10+ years of experience in technical solution selling in a corporate sales environment – current active selling experience is a must 8+ years of experience in sales leadership Proven entrepreneurial management skills in an innovative commercial environment, preferably in the fields of renewable energy or HVAC Knowledge of the UK/IE climate solutions market opportunities and challenges A team player, motivator and excellent communicator across many countries and cultures Strategic approach and the ability to challenge the status quo Experience in change management
What Orbia Building & Infrastructure offers
Do you want to make a difference by working with a purpose? 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 competitive compensation and benefit package.
Organization
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. Whether it’s to improve the distribution of clean drinking water, to make sanitation accessible for everyone, to create climate resilient cities, or to design comfortable living spaces, Orbia B&I collaborates with municipal leaders, engineers, contractors, and installers to help future-proof communities, buildings and homes. Orbia B&I has 11,000+ employees and 65 production sites worldwide, serving over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network. Our key commercial brands are: Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin, Plastigama Wavin, and Bow Wavin.
Orbia Building & Infrastructure is part of Orbia – a company driven by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia operates in several sectors including: Polymer Solutions (Vestolit and Alphagary), Building and Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Fluor and Energy Materials (Koura). These five Orbia business groups have a collective focus on expanding access to health and wellness, reinventing the future of cities and homes, ensuring food and water security, connecting communities to information and accelerating a circular economy with basic and advanced materials, specialty products and innovative solutions. Orbia has a global team of over 24,000 employees, commercial activities in more than 100 countries and operations in over 50, with headquarters in Boston, Mexico City, Amsterdam and Tel Aviv. The company generated $8.2 billion in revenue in 2023.
Join us at Orbia Building & Infrastructure (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.
Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we work for. How about you?
At Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin), we advance life around the world by building healthy, sustainable environments. And where is our help most needed? The places we live in: cities where drinking water is leaking away, greenery is disappearing, streets are flooding after heavy rain, and outdated sewer systems are polluting our groundwater. It’s time to join our team and help build more sustainable environments!
We are currently looking for an Category Manager – Indirect Procurement (Services) to join us in United Kingdom (Remote), Wavin UK Limited. If you want to make a difference and work for a purpose-led company, please read on.
Main purpose
The Procurement Category Manager is 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. The role requires engagement with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, HR (People Team), and Marketing to support business goals, drive cost efficiency, and enhance supplier performance. Flexibility to manage across all Indirect Procurement categories is required, and categories within this role may be updated as business priorities change.
Main responsibilities: 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.
Our requirements: University Degree in relevant business discipline with 5+ years of procurement / category management experience in a complex, multinational environment. 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. 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.
What Orbia Building & Infrastructure offers
Do you want to make a difference by working with a purpose? 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.
Organization
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. Whether it’s to improve the distribution of clean drinking water, to make sanitation accessible for everyone, to create climate resilient cities, or to design comfortable living spaces, Orbia B&I collaborates with municipal leaders, engineers, contractors, and installers to help future-proof communities, buildings and homes. Orbia B&I has 11,000+ employees and 65 production sites worldwide, serving over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network. Our key commercial brands are: Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin, Plastigama Wavin, and Bow Wavin.
Orbia Building & Infrastructure is part of Orbia – a company driven by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia operates in several sectors including: Polymer Solutions (Vestolit and Alphagary), Building and Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Fluor and Energy Materials (Koura). These five Orbia business groups have a collective focus on expanding access to health and wellness, reinventing the future of cities and homes, ensuring food and water security, connecting communities to information and accelerating a circular economy with basic and advanced materials, specialty products and innovative solutions. Orbia has a global team of over 24,000 employees, commercial activities in more than 100 countries and operations in over 50, with headquarters in Boston, Mexico City, Amsterdam and Tel Aviv. The company generated $8.2 billion in revenue in 2023.
Recruitment agencies are requested not to respond to this vacancy. Unsolicited applications from third parties in general are also not accepted.
Join us at Orbia Building & Infrastructure (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.
Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we work for. How about you?
At Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin), we advance life around the world by building healthy, sustainable environments. And where is our help most needed? The places we live in: cities where drinking water is leaking away, greenery is disappearing, streets are flooding after heavy rain, and outdated sewer systems are polluting our groundwater. It’s time to join our team and help build more sustainable environments!
We are currently looking for an Category Manager – Indirect Procurement (Services) to join us in United Kingdom (Remote), Wavin UK Limited. If you want to make a difference and work for a purpose-led company, please read on.
Main purpose
The Procurement Category Manager is 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. The role requires engagement with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, HR (People Team), and Marketing to support business goals, drive cost efficiency, and enhance supplier performance. Flexibility to manage across all Indirect Procurement categories is required, and categories within this role may be updated as business priorities change.
Main responsibilities: 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.
Our requirements: University Degree in relevant business discipline with 5+ years of procurement / category management experience in a complex, multinational environment. 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. 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.
What Orbia Building & Infrastructure offers
Do you want to make a difference by working with a purpose? 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.
Organization
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. Whether it’s to improve the distribution of clean drinking water, to make sanitation accessible for everyone, to create climate resilient cities, or to design comfortable living spaces, Orbia B&I collaborates with municipal leaders, engineers, contractors, and installers to help future-proof communities, buildings and homes. Orbia B&I has 11,000+ employees and 65 production sites worldwide, serving over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network. Our key commercial brands are: Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin, Plastigama Wavin, and Bow Wavin.
Orbia Building & Infrastructure is part of Orbia – a company driven by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia operates in several sectors including: Polymer Solutions (Vestolit and Alphagary), Building and Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Fluor and Energy Materials (Koura). These five Orbia business groups have a collective focus on expanding access to health and wellness, reinventing the future of cities and homes, ensuring food and water security, connecting communities to information and accelerating a circular economy with basic and advanced materials, specialty products and innovative solutions. Orbia has a global team of over 24,000 employees, commercial activities in more than 100 countries and operations in over 50, with headquarters in Boston, Mexico City, Amsterdam and Tel Aviv. The company generated $8.2 billion in revenue in 2023.
Recruitment agencies are requested not to respond to this vacancy. Unsolicited applications from third parties in general are also not accepted.
Join us at Orbia Building & Infrastructure (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.
Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we work for. How about you?
At Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin), we advance life around the world by building healthy, sustainable environments. And where is our help most needed? The places we live in: cities where drinking water is leaking away, greenery is disappearing, streets are flooding after heavy rain, and outdated sewer systems are polluting our groundwater. It’s time to join our team and help build more sustainable environments!
We are currently looking for an Category Manager – Indirect Procurement (Services) to join us in United Kingdom (Remote), Wavin UK Limited. If you want to make a difference and work for a purpose-led company, please read on.
Main purpose
The Procurement Category Manager is 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. The role requires engagement with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, HR (People Team), and Marketing to support business goals, drive cost efficiency, and enhance supplier performance. Flexibility to manage across all Indirect Procurement categories is required, and categories within this role may be updated as business priorities change.
Main responsibilities: 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.
Our requirements: University Degree in relevant business discipline with 5+ years of procurement / category management experience in a complex, multinational environment. 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. 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.
What Orbia Building & Infrastructure offers
Do you want to make a difference by working with a purpose? 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.
Organization
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. Whether it’s to improve the distribution of clean drinking water, to make sanitation accessible for everyone, to create climate resilient cities, or to design comfortable living spaces, Orbia B&I collaborates with municipal leaders, engineers, contractors, and installers to help future-proof communities, buildings and homes. Orbia B&I has 11,000+ employees and 65 production sites worldwide, serving over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network. Our key commercial brands are: Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin, Plastigama Wavin, and Bow Wavin.
Orbia Building & Infrastructure is part of Orbia – a company driven by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia operates in several sectors including: Polymer Solutions (Vestolit and Alphagary), Building and Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Fluor and Energy Materials (Koura). These five Orbia business groups have a collective focus on expanding access to health and wellness, reinventing the future of cities and homes, ensuring food and water security, connecting communities to information and accelerating a circular economy with basic and advanced materials, specialty products and innovative solutions. Orbia has a global team of over 24,000 employees, commercial activities in more than 100 countries and operations in over 50, with headquarters in Boston, Mexico City, Amsterdam and Tel Aviv. The company generated $8.2 billion in revenue in 2023.
Recruitment agencies are requested not to respond to this vacancy. Unsolicited applications from third parties in general are also not accepted.
Join us at Orbia Building & Infrastructure (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.
Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we work for. How about you?
At Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin), we advance life around the world by building healthy, sustainable environments. And where is our help most needed? The places we live in: cities where drinking water is leaking away, greenery is disappearing, streets are flooding after heavy rain, and outdated sewer systems are polluting our groundwater. It’s time to join our team and help build more sustainable environments!
We are currently looking for an Category Manager – Indirect Procurement (Services) to join us in United Kingdom (Remote), Wavin UK Limited. If you want to make a difference and work for a purpose-led company, please read on.
Main purpose
The Procurement Category Manager is 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. The role requires engagement with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, HR (People Team), and Marketing to support business goals, drive cost efficiency, and enhance supplier performance. Flexibility to manage across all Indirect Procurement categories is required, and categories within this role may be updated as business priorities change.
Main responsibilities: 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.
Our requirements: University Degree in relevant business discipline with 5+ years of procurement / category management experience in a complex, multinational environment. 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. 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.
What Orbia Building & Infrastructure offers
Do you want to make a difference by working with a purpose? 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.
Organization
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. Whether it’s to improve the distribution of clean drinking water, to make sanitation accessible for everyone, to create climate resilient cities, or to design comfortable living spaces, Orbia B&I collaborates with municipal leaders, engineers, contractors, and installers to help future-proof communities, buildings and homes. Orbia B&I has 11,000+ employees and 65 production sites worldwide, serving over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network. Our key commercial brands are: Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin, Plastigama Wavin, and Bow Wavin.
Orbia Building & Infrastructure is part of Orbia – a company driven by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia operates in several sectors including: Polymer Solutions (Vestolit and Alphagary), Building and Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Fluor and Energy Materials (Koura). These five Orbia business groups have a collective focus on expanding access to health and wellness, reinventing the future of cities and homes, ensuring food and water security, connecting communities to information and accelerating a circular economy with basic and advanced materials, specialty products and innovative solutions. Orbia has a global team of over 24,000 employees, commercial activities in more than 100 countries and operations in over 50, with headquarters in Boston, Mexico City, Amsterdam and Tel Aviv. The company generated $8.2 billion in revenue in 2023.
Recruitment agencies are requested not to respond to this vacancy. Unsolicited applications from third parties in general are also not accepted.
Join us at Orbia Building & Infrastructure (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.
Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we work for. How about you?
At Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin), we advance life around the world by building healthy, sustainable environments. And where is our help most needed? The places we live in: cities where drinking water is leaking away, greenery is disappearing, streets are flooding after heavy rain, and outdated sewer systems are polluting our groundwater. It’s time to join our team and help build more sustainable environments!
We are currently looking for an Category Manager – Indirect Procurement (Services) to join us in United Kingdom (Remote), Wavin UK Limited. If you want to make a difference and work for a purpose-led company, please read on.
Main purpose
The Procurement Category Manager is 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. The role requires engagement with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, HR (People Team), and Marketing to support business goals, drive cost efficiency, and enhance supplier performance. Flexibility to manage across all Indirect Procurement categories is required, and categories within this role may be updated as business priorities change.
Main responsibilities: 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.
Our requirements: University Degree in relevant business discipline with 5+ years of procurement / category management experience in a complex, multinational environment. 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. 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.
What Orbia Building & Infrastructure offers
Do you want to make a difference by working with a purpose? 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.
Organization
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. Whether it’s to improve the distribution of clean drinking water, to make sanitation accessible for everyone, to create climate resilient cities, or to design comfortable living spaces, Orbia B&I collaborates with municipal leaders, engineers, contractors, and installers to help future-proof communities, buildings and homes. Orbia B&I has 11,000+ employees and 65 production sites worldwide, serving over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network. Our key commercial brands are: Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin, Plastigama Wavin, and Bow Wavin.
Orbia Building & Infrastructure is part of Orbia – a company driven by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia operates in several sectors including: Polymer Solutions (Vestolit and Alphagary), Building and Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Fluor and Energy Materials (Koura). These five Orbia business groups have a collective focus on expanding access to health and wellness, reinventing the future of cities and homes, ensuring food and water security, connecting communities to information and accelerating a circular economy with basic and advanced materials, specialty products and innovative solutions. Orbia has a global team of over 24,000 employees, commercial activities in more than 100 countries and operations in over 50, with headquarters in Boston, Mexico City, Amsterdam and Tel Aviv. The company generated $8.2 billion in revenue in 2023.
Recruitment agencies are requested not to respond to this vacancy. Unsolicited applications from third parties in general are also not accepted.
Join us at Orbia Building & Infrastructure (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.
Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we work for. How about you?
At Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin), we advance life around the world by building healthy, sustainable environments. And where is our help most needed? The places we live in: cities where drinking water is leaking away, greenery is disappearing, streets are flooding after heavy rain, and outdated sewer systems are polluting our groundwater. It’s time to join our team and help build more sustainable environments!
We are currently looking for an Category Manager – Indirect Procurement (Services) to join us in United Kingdom (Remote), Wavin UK Limited. If you want to make a difference and work for a purpose-led company, please read on.
Main purpose
The Procurement Category Manager is 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. The role requires engagement with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, HR (People Team), and Marketing to support business goals, drive cost efficiency, and enhance supplier performance. Flexibility to manage across all Indirect Procurement categories is required, and categories within this role may be updated as business priorities change.
Main responsibilities: 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.
Our requirements: University Degree in relevant business discipline with 5+ years of procurement / category management experience in a complex, multinational environment. 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. 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.
What Orbia Building & Infrastructure offers
Do you want to make a difference by working with a purpose? 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.
Organization
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. Whether it’s to improve the distribution of clean drinking water, to make sanitation accessible for everyone, to create climate resilient cities, or to design comfortable living spaces, Orbia B&I collaborates with municipal leaders, engineers, contractors, and installers to help future-proof communities, buildings and homes. Orbia B&I has 11,000+ employees and 65 production sites worldwide, serving over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network. Our key commercial brands are: Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin, Plastigama Wavin, and Bow Wavin.
Orbia Building & Infrastructure is part of Orbia – a company driven by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia operates in several sectors including: Polymer Solutions (Vestolit and Alphagary), Building and Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Fluor and Energy Materials (Koura). These five Orbia business groups have a collective focus on expanding access to health and wellness, reinventing the future of cities and homes, ensuring food and water security, connecting communities to information and accelerating a circular economy with basic and advanced materials, specialty products and innovative solutions. Orbia has a global team of over 24,000 employees, commercial activities in more than 100 countries and operations in over 50, with headquarters in Boston, Mexico City, Amsterdam and Tel Aviv. The company generated $8.2 billion in revenue in 2023.
Recruitment agencies are requested not to respond to this vacancy. Unsolicited applications from third parties in general are also not accepted.
