As a category manager, you will act as a trusted, knowledgeable, and solution-oriented business partner, working closely with international teams and external partners to deliver sustainable and cost-efficient solutions. Your goal is to execute our strategic procurement practices while ensuring all processes are robust and transparent.
how you will contribute and what you will learn
strategy & sourcing excellence
* design and implement global procurement strategies for logistics, warehousing, real estate and corporate services categories.
* lead the end-to-end rfi/rfp lifecycle and negotiate complex contracts with global and regional suppliers to drive margin improvements.
* conduct comprehensive market and spend analyses to maintain a deep understanding of technology supply markets and commercial models.
* utilize advanced analytical tools for competitive benchmarking and data-driven decision-making.
stakeholder engagement & collaboration
* partner with it, finance, legal, hr and other global functions to understand business requirements and influence demand.
* build trusted, collaborative relationships across the organization to ensure procurement activities meet core business needs.
* collaborate and exchange expertise with international strategic buyers to implement sourcing best practices.
operational & process excellence
* contribute to procurement transformation through the adoption of new processes, analytics, and innovative ways of working.
* cultivate and evolve strategic supplier relationships, implementing targeted improvement measures based on performance evaluations.
* implement and track kpis, performance dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to manage category performance effectively.
* support the development of procurement documentation, playbooks, and standardized best practices.
* promote ethical business practices and ensure the highest environmental, sustainability, and governance (esg) standards.
key skills and experience
* education & experience: a degree in engineering or business, with 5+ years of experience in procurement roles.
* industry knowledge is valuable, we place a high premium on the right attitude and a demonstrated ability to showcase delivery excellence.
* methodological strength: understanding of category management and strategic sourcing methodologies, with the ability to apply them in a fit-for-purpose manner.
* negotiation & commercial skills: strong analytical and negotiation capabilities, understanding and experience of handling legal and contractual negotiations.
* strategic & hands-on balance: ability to structure complex strategic topics while maintaining a focus on hands-on operational delivery.
* stakeholder management: confidence working with senior stakeholders and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
* mindset: a high level of initiative and assertiveness, combined with a collaborative “win-together” mindset.
* communication: excellent communication and negotiation skills, with professional proficiency in english.
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