Category Manager
Core
Global Category Manager responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers for Machinery and Electrical categories to ensure cost, quality, and availability balance.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Global supplier portfolios, category strategies, and commercial contracts for M&E goods.
Domain
Logistics / Maritime / Procurement
Required skills
Category strategy, commercial negotiation, tender management, spend analysis, supplier relationship management, stakeholder alignment, contract management, cost optimization, global sourcing, operational excellence
Preferred skills
Electrical domain knowledge (batteries), innovation project support, catalog management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Own global M&E categories including supplier selection and contracts; drive tenders and negotiations; analyze spending and identify cost drivers; support innovation projects like battery vessels; build and challenge supplier relationships; ensure catalogues and pricing accuracy; collaborate with operations and supply chain stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
