Category Manager Procurement Raw Materials (m/w/d)
Core
Develop and implement category strategies for raw materials and direct materials, optimizing procurement processes and managing supplier relationships to ensure supply security and cost efficiency.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Strategic sourcing decisions, supplier portfolios, and cost-saving initiatives for non-alcoholic beverage production.
Domain
FMCG / Beverage Manufacturing / Strategic Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, market analysis, contract negotiation, cost optimization, supply chain risk management, supplier portfolio management, process improvement, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Digital procurement systems, innovation in sourcing, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Digital procurement systems
Responsibilities
Develop and update category strategies, plan and execute tendering processes, negotiate prices and contracts, identify cost-saving opportunities, manage supplier relationships, mitigate supply chain risks, optimize procurement processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC