Installation Category Purchasing Manager – Eastern Europe & Mediterranean
Core
Develop and execute sourcing and category management strategies for installation services across Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean region.
Role type
Senior Category Purchasing Manager (Installation Services)
Builds
Installation supplier networks, contracts, and cost-efficient service solutions for regional business operations.
Domain
Construction/Installation Services & Strategic Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, commercial negotiation, supplier relationship management, stakeholder engagement, market intelligence, risk mitigation, data-driven decision making, cross-cultural collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience managing installation services, construction, field operations, or technical services; fluency in regional languages
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute installation category sourcing strategies; lead supplier selection, RFQs/RFPs, and contract implementation; drive cost competitiveness and productivity improvements; manage supplier performance and resolve critical issues; act as primary procurement business partner for delivery operations and business lines; monitor market developments and mitigate supply continuity risks; lead cross-functional procurement initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities