CareerPlan
Wien,Liesing, NIEDEROESTERREICHFull-time€57k2026-08-28 → 2026-10-11

Core

Leading a team of 5 to execute category strategies, manage a competitive supplier portfolio, and drive cost reduction through contract negotiations for direct materials in the mechanical engineering and automotive sectors.

Role type

Senior Category Manager / Team Lead Strategic Procurement

Builds

Supplier portfolio and cost-reduction measures for direct materials

Domain

Automotive / Mechanical Engineering

Required skills

Category strategy execution, supplier portfolio management, contract negotiation, cost calculation and component cost understanding, cross-functional collaboration with engineering and quality, Plan to Strategy and Source to Contract process management, decision-making authority

Preferred skills

Advanced English, SAP, Teamcenter

Technologies

SAP, Teamcenter, MS Office

Responsibilities

Lead a team of 5 employees, implement category strategies in coordination with internal stakeholders, manage a competitive supplier portfolio, initiate cost-reduction measures, conduct contract negotiations, collaborate closely with Engineering and Quality departments, manage procurement of direct materials on national and international markets, oversee Plan to Strategy and Source to Contract processes, perform operational procurement activities for a self-responsible product group

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership