Title: Global Category Manager - Purchasing (Hardware/Software/Telecommunications)
Type: Permanent
Location: Ulm, Germany
About us
Are you passionate about Purchasing and IT? Do you want the opportunity to make your mark on an international company?
This is a family-owned company in the construction industry. They operate internationally with over 60 subsidiaries. They have a newly created opportunity for a Global Category Manager with a focus on IT within Procurement.
The task at hand? They are looking for a dynamic individual with strong experience in Purchasing on an international level and a passion for IT as they seek to centralise purchasing systems and process'.
Tasks
Within this role you will;
* Lead the centralisation of purchasing process'/systems for all subsidiaries to Germany
* Manage external Service providers (Hardware, Software, Telecommunications)
* Sort and track relevant Software Licenses
* Contract negotiation with new and existing service providers
* Cost management
* Drive Procurement IT strategy
* Be part of Change Management within Procurement process'
* Unite the business side with the IT side to design future-proof process' and maximum technical efficiency
* Coordinate teams within Purchasing projects
* Establish Global Tendering
* Work with legal to design a standard contract framework
Profile
How to secure this role? You bring;
* Strong experience in Purchasing/Procuremenet
* Strong experience in the evaluation, tendering and management of external providers
* Proven success in contract negotiation
* A passion for organisation and implementing structure
* Excellent communication skills in English and German
* Ability to work well in an international setting, with multi-cultural teams
* Enthusiasm for merging purchasing with IT excellence
We offer
The family values run deep in this company! As an employee, you will have
Career Development Assistance:
* Access to Training and Workshops
* Access to online learning platforms
* Mentoring program
* Leadership training support
Wellness Assistance:
* Well Pass
* On-site weekly workout classes
* On-site Kindergarten
* Kids Summer Camps
Onsite at the office you will also benefit from a subsidised canteen, free parking and ECar chargers.