Head of Category Management – Indirect Non-CAT Materials (m/f/d)
Core
Lead strategic category management for indirect Non-CAT materials across the Zeppelin Group, defining strategies, managing suppliers, and driving savings.
Role type
Senior IC category management leader (indirect procurement)
Builds
Strategic supplier portfolios, category roadmaps, and savings pipelines for indirect materials
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial procurement
Required skills
Global strategic procurement, supply chain management, supplier evaluation, risk management, contract negotiation, team leadership, market analysis, spend consolidation, sustainability integration
Preferred skills
Project or product management experience, technical disciplinary leadership
Technologies
Procurement systems and structures
Responsibilities
Define category strategies and playbooks, manage key suppliers and oversee tenders, develop sourcing guidelines and KPI-based risk systems, negotiate supplier contracts, lead and train category managers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
