CareerPlan

Category Manager (m/w/d)

Paderborn, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-09-21 → 2026-11-11

Core

Developing and implementing category and procurement strategies focusing on cost, quality, innovation, service, and supply security.

Role type

Category Manager

Builds

Strategic supplier relationships and procurement projects

Domain

Procurement / Supply Chain Management

Required skills

Strategic planning, Supplier selection, Contract negotiation, Market analysis, Risk management, Performance evaluation, Cost analysis, Trend analysis, Compliance management, Reporting

Responsibilities

Develop and implement category and procurement strategies, Lead strategic procurement projects including supplier selection and tendering, Manage contract and price negotiations, Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, Control and evaluate supplier performance, Conduct market and cost analyses, Monitor market and technology trends, Identify and manage supply chain risks, Report category performance and savings to management, Ensure compliance with regulations and processes