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Global Senior Category Manager - HR Services

Amsterdam, NLFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-11

Core

Develop and execute global category and sourcing strategies for HR Services (Contingent Workforce, Talent Acquisition, L&D, C&B, Payroll, HR Ops, Global Mobility) to drive cost improvements, process efficiency, and value creation.

Role type

Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)

Builds

Global sourcing strategies, supplier partnerships, and category management plans for HR services.

Domain

HR Services / Strategic Procurement

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, category planning, supplier negotiation, contract management, stakeholder management, financial planning, data analysis, project management, market intelligence.

Preferred skills

Experience with eProcurement tools (Ariba, Workday), Supplier Performance & Risk Management, ZBB (Zero-Based Budgeting), international timeline management.

Technologies

MS Office, MS Excel, eProcurement tools (Ariba, Workday), Supplier Performance & Risk Management tools.

Responsibilities

Develop multi-year global category and sourcing strategies; lead strategic sourcing events and supplier selection; conduct contract negotiations; manage supplier relationships and performance reviews; consult stakeholders on market dynamics and supply risks; build budgets and manage category financial planning; analyze budget prices, volumes, and contract coverage.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC