Category Manager Indirekter Einkauf (m/w/d) Strategischer Einkauf
Core
Develop and implement category strategy for indirect procurement including logistics, CapEx, MRO, and marketing; manage procurement of investment goods and plant equipment for production sites.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Indirect Procurement)
Builds
Indirect procurement processes, supplier contracts, and catalog management systems for a chemicals company.
Domain
Chemicals industry, indirect procurement, supply chain management.
Required skills
Category strategy development, investment goods procurement, contract negotiation, supplier management, catalog management, cross-functional alignment, compliance adherence, spend analysis and reporting.
Preferred skills
E-procurement system implementation, logistics procurement, ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365).
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategy for indirect goods groups; Procure investment goods and plant equipment from requirement analysis to contract closure; Negotiate framework agreements with logistics service providers; Introduce catalog management for the indirect area; Coordinate with headquarters and sister companies to leverage group-wide purchasing power; Ensure compliance with corporate approval processes and documentation requirements; Report regularly on spend development, savings, and market trends.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC