Category Manager (Supply Chain & Industrial Purchasing)
Core
Strategic Category Manager for Supply Chain and Industrial Purchasing, managing indirect spend for transport, warehousing, logistics, industrial equipment, and CAPEX projects to optimize costs and supplier performance.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Indirect Purchasing)
Builds
Strategic sourcing frameworks, supplier contracts, and procurement processes for global supply chain and industrial operations.
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, ERP data management, market benchmarking, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Knowledge of industrial environments, experience with CAPEX projects, digitalization of procurement processes
Technologies
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Responsibilities
Define and deploy purchasing strategies for supply chain and industrial categories; lead tenders and contract negotiations; manage supplier performance and lifecycle; track procurement KPIs and cost savings; optimize the procure-to-pay process.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC