Procurement Strategic Category Manager | Major International Company | Berlin | Germany
- Salary
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Location
- Europe Germany
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Job Number
- 18475
- Line of Business
- Supply Chain & Operations
- Consultant
- Paul Jarrett
Procurement Strategic Category Manager. On behalf of our client, a major international company, we are seeking a Procurement Strategic Category Manager to be based in Berlin. The role is responsible for defining and implementing specific direct category procurement strategies globally:
Procurement Strategic Manager Job Responsibilities:
- Category, contract, and supplier life cycle management
- Global responsibility for categories such as food protection and supplies, treatments, packaging materials, waste materials, and agrochemicals
- Develop and implement 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 protection and supplies, treatments, 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, 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 Paul Jarrett at paul@renaix.com.