Job Description
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.
