Category Manager Procurement
Core
Develop and execute category strategies for indirect spend areas, driving value creation, risk management, and operational excellence for the Villeroy & Boch Group.
Role type
Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Indirect spend management solutions and supplier partnerships
Domain
Ceramics and lifestyle manufacturing (FMCG)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category strategy development, Market intelligence and benchmarking, Strategic sourcing, Supplier relationship management, Process optimization, Project management, Negotiation, Risk management
Preferred skills
Digital tools adoption, Change management, Agile Mindset, Situational leadership
Technologies
COUPA, e-auctions
Responsibilities
Define and drive execution of category strategies aligned with business priorities, Lead critical sourcing projects and negotiations, Manage supplier portfolio and performance, Analyze spend and drive cost optimization, Embed risk management and compliance practices, Drive digitalization and process improvement in procurement
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC