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Category Manager(m/w/x)
Strategic procurement for energy transition solutions at 4,500+ employee global provider, designing supplier portfolios. Experience managing senior and C-Level relationships required. Mobile working, 30 days vacation.
Requirements
- Expertise in category management and strategy
- Advanced negotiation and strategic sourcing skills
- Strong analytical capabilities in budgeting
- Proven leadership and cross-functional management
- Experience managing senior and C-Level relationships
- Master’s degree or equivalent qualification
- 5–7 years category management experience
- Experience in international organizations ideally
- Renewable energy or distribution experience plus
- Fluency in English and German plus
Tasks
- Define and own the strategic procurement category strategy
- Design supplier portfolios and vendor lifecycle decisions
- Optimize category performance for cost and agility
- Lead annual category strategy and target-setting meetings
- Steer central and local procurement teams
- Allocate resources for strategic supplier management
- Implement framework agreements with top-tier suppliers
- Develop strategic relationships with key vendors
- Guide teams on negotiation and commercial opportunities
- Manage urgent pricing issues and market opportunities
- Monitor category KPIs and market trends
- Address performance deviations proactively
- Review category targets with Managing Directors
- Ensure alignment with local legal and sales entities
- Build procurement team capabilities and foster collaboration
Work Experience
- 5 - 7 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Basic
Benefits
Learning & Development
- Internal and external training
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
- Mobile working
- Hybrid work schedule
- Remote work possibility
Modern Office
- Modern workplace equipment
More Vacation Days
- 30 days of vacation
Corporate Discounts
- Discounted online shopping
Public Transport Subsidies
- Subsidy for Germany Ticket
Parking & Commuter Benefits
- Free company parking
- E-charging stations
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Category Manager(m/w/x)
Strategic procurement for energy transition solutions at 4,500+ employee global provider, designing supplier portfolios. Experience managing senior and C-Level relationships required. Mobile working, 30 days vacation.
Requirements
- Expertise in category management and strategy
- Advanced negotiation and strategic sourcing skills
- Strong analytical capabilities in budgeting
- Proven leadership and cross-functional management
- Experience managing senior and C-Level relationships
- Master’s degree or equivalent qualification
- 5–7 years category management experience
- Experience in international organizations ideally
- Renewable energy or distribution experience plus
- Fluency in English and German plus
Tasks
- Define and own the strategic procurement category strategy
- Design supplier portfolios and vendor lifecycle decisions
- Optimize category performance for cost and agility
- Lead annual category strategy and target-setting meetings
- Steer central and local procurement teams
- Allocate resources for strategic supplier management
- Implement framework agreements with top-tier suppliers
- Develop strategic relationships with key vendors
- Guide teams on negotiation and commercial opportunities
- Manage urgent pricing issues and market opportunities
- Monitor category KPIs and market trends
- Address performance deviations proactively
- Review category targets with Managing Directors
- Ensure alignment with local legal and sales entities
- Build procurement team capabilities and foster collaboration
Work Experience
- 5 - 7 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Basic
Benefits
Learning & Development
- Internal and external training
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
- Mobile working
- Hybrid work schedule
- Remote work possibility
Modern Office
- Modern workplace equipment
More Vacation Days
- 30 days of vacation
Corporate Discounts
- Discounted online shopping
Public Transport Subsidies
- Subsidy for Germany Ticket
Parking & Commuter Benefits
- Free company parking
- E-charging stations
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About the Company
BayWa r.e.
Industry
Other
Description
Das Unternehmen ist ein Anbieter von Lösungen zur Energiewende und betreibt weltweit Standorte mit über 4.500 Mitarbeitern.
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