Group Category Manager - Indirect & Capex

Job description We are looking for a smart and passionate Group Category Manager to join our Indirect Procurement & Cap Ex team.
The candidate will be managing various areas of corporate indirect procurement, responsible for working with multiple stakeholders and locations, to ensure business requirements and strategy implementation.
Main responsibilities: Manage Group-wide procurement activities for the assigned Indirect Procurement categories (i. e.
IT & Telecom, Marketing, Logistics, Fleet, Travel, Facilities & EHS, MRO, Cap Ex etc. ) Define and execute short- to long-term sourcing strategies, in agreement with internal stakeholders Collaborate with user and requester business functions to ensure and improve processes and construction of requirements Perform market and spend analysis, supplier selection and development, risk management Identify cost reduction and continuous improvement activities, standardization and simplification opportunities, Supplier base optimization Excellently manage tendering, all R Fx, SLA, reporting and KP Is of goods/services under its responsibility Negotiate, prepare and manage agreements and contracts with DAB Suppliers/ Partners Contribute to ESG activities to promote a sustainable supply chain Ensure transparency and compliance with internal policies, legal requirements and Code of Conduct Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Management Engineering or Economics At least 3/5of experience as Buyer or Category Manager in Indirect Procurement High knowledge of procurement processes, techniques and main cost drivers for several kinds of indirect supplies/services Knowledge of agreement templates for goods/services and its main features and KP Is Strong communication, negotiation and teamwork skills Strong work ethic and reliability Fluent English, both verbally and writing Excellent use of Microsoft Office package“ Rise to the challenge” approach Analytical aptitude Experience with Infor ERP and Qlik Sense will be considered a plus