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Category Manager(m/w/x)
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
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
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)
The AI Job Search Engine
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.
Let AI find the perfect jobs for you!
Upload your CV and Nejo AI will find matching job offers for you.
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
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
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
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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