Procurement Category Manager | Global Consumer Business | Berlin | Germany

Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Location
Europe Germany
Post Date
26 Jan 2024
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Number
19931
Line of Business
Supply Chain & Operations
Consultant
Gareth Mortimer

On behalf of our client, a major international company, we are seeking a Procurement Category Manager to be based in Berlin. The role is responsible for defining and implementing specific direct category procurement strategies globally.

Procurement Category Manager Job Responsibilities:

  • Category, contract, and supplier life cycle management
  • Global responsibility for categories such as food production and supplies, treatments, machinery, packaging materials, waste materials, and agrochemicals
  • Develop and implement procurement sourcing strategies globally
  • Create transparent spend and supplier analysis and lead negotiations with suppliers
  • Develop commercial and technical solutions with cross-functional collaboration, manage relationships with internal stakeholders
  • Review existing partnerships, maintain, and develop new supplier relationships
  • Generate continuous improvement of current procurement processes, procedures, systems, and services

Profile:

  • A profound exposure to at least two of the following categories: food production and supplies, treatments, machinery, packaging materials, waste materials, and agrochemicals
  • Extensive and proven strategic procurement experience
  • Team player with excellent networking, interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Academic degree in a relevant field
  • Fluent in English and German, other European languages beneficial
  • Experience managing categories on a pan-European or global level.

For further information and to register your interest in this opportunity, please click Apply Now or email your CV to Gareth Mortimer at gareth@renaix.com (Vacancy ref: 19931).

See also Procurement Manager Job Description & Profile here.