Bulk Shipping Category Manager

The CompanyImerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with 3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.The PositionBulk Shipping Category ManagerJob SummaryJob Summary/PurposeWith a global spend of 80M the bulk shipping category is an important purchasing area at Imerys. The Bulk Shipping Category Manager is responsible for strategic purchasing of bulk, breakbulk, stevedoring and barging transportation for inbound & outbound flows. The role will oversee the purchasing process methodology, best practices, sourcing strategy and associated KPIs management. An operational responsibility is part of the role, in particular the charteringprocess and follow up of shipments.Responsibilities Within the team develop and implement a Shipping Purchasing Strategy for your area of responsibility and aligned to the global plans, that best serves Imerys global needs for short and long termDeliver the planned savings for the Shipping Category region as well as the sustainability targetsEnsure to have a full and complete overview of Categories activities (bulk shipping, stevedoring, related activities, barging) enabling the function to design the required strategy and to approach the market as one unified and strong shipper with a sustainable objective and cost savingsIdentify, quantify and pursue opportunities for cost savings or other improvements and manage them on a project basis until completion and validation of the captured savingsContribute to create alignment across the Global Shipping Purchasing team suggesting common methodology, sharing best practices and secure continuityBuild a network with key stakeholders in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Purchasing and actively work on alignment between the different contributorsManage a common process of performance assessment for the category and report results periodicallyBe a supportive but also challenging business partner and source of related knowledge for Imerys internal stakeholders, define common goals and provide and seek support for improvement projectsSetup a process of establishing detailed and tailor made SLA’s with the Imerys internal shipping operations defining the applicable way of cooperation on operational levelActively build on relationships and be the Imerys representative with ship owners or shipping industry bodies and maintain a supplier relationship management processFollow Market Evolution on different sub categories in the Bulk Shipping Industry and be able to report relevant information to key stakeholdersSupport commercial teams by providing cost indications or ad-hoc opportunities for potential shipmentsMaintain and update records containing financial and performance data, indexes, demurrages etc.Be a promotor and active contributor in bringing the Category to a higher level on automation and usage of tools, in particular by exploring opportunities in AI that could help the teamQualificationsMaster or Bachelor in Supply Chain or International Business EconomicsSolid relevant experience in Supply Chain, in particular Sea Freight and related activities in an international business environment (5 year +)Fluent in EnglishConversant in French, German, Italian or any other European language is a plusKnowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristicsDemonstrated ability to develop relationships & influence key decision makers internally & externally, regionally and globallyProven experience in planning and leading complex negotiationsHighly motivated & results focused with the ability to act with a high sense of urgencyAbility to operate and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and challenging deadlinesThorough knowledge of the regulations, formalities and processes of the Bulk Shipping CategoryExcellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsThorough knowledge and experience in the usage of tools and AIPosition TypeFull timeandPermanentOnly technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:recruiting.support@ imerys.comPLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. SummaryLocation: Athens, Greece; Antwerp, BelgiumType: Full time