Category Manager - Global Indirect Procurement

TLDR

Lead global procurement strategies to optimize costs and quality while enhancing supplier performance and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

  • Develop and execute global indirect procurement and category strategies to optimize cost, quality, and service within IT, FM, HR, Professional services.
  • Lead sourcing activities including market analysis, supplier selection, RFP/RFQ processes, and contract negotiations.
  • Manage supplier performance and relationships, ensuring contract compliance and resolving operational issues.
  • Partner with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver savings, drive best practices, and implement sourcing or supplier transitions.
  • Enhance procurement processes and systems, support ERP rollouts, provide reporting, and coach Buyers to ensure strategy alignment and capability building.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; Master’s or professional certifications (MAI, DESMA, CIPS, CPSM) preferred.
  • 7+ years in procurement / sourcing with focus on indirect spend - IT, FM, HR, Professional services

  • Strong expertise in procurement strategy, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
  • Solid analytical and project management skills, able to manage complex data and multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; proficiency with procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, IFS, or similar).
  • Fluency in English

We offer

  • Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
  • Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
  • Personal development opportunities through own Inova Academy
  • Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
  • Excellent employment conditions
  • Attractive working place (central, good transport links)

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.

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