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BayWa r.e.
8d ago

Category Manager(m/w/x)

Tübingen
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior
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Description

You will shape the company's procurement future by defining category strategies and leading high-performance teams to optimize supplier relationships and global supply chain efficiency.

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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

Education

Master's degree

Work Experience

5 - 7 years

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

Languages

EnglishBusiness Fluent

GermanBasic

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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