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 .