Category Procurement Manager

As Category Procurement Manager, you will develop and execute procurement strategies for large-scale Capex projects in a global, industrial environment. You work closely with Engineering, Project Management, and suppliers to optimize costs and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, present, and implement category strategies for engineering, construction, and equipment projects
• Analyze project pipelines, spend, and supplier landscape
• Integrate market intelligence and identify standardization/TCO reduction opportunities
• Lead negotiations and contract management for major contracts
• Manage supplier relationships and oversee compliance
• Support audits, expediting, and claim management
• Act as change ambassador within procurement

Profile

• University degree in Engineering, Economics, or similar
• 5+ years’ experience as category procurement manager in industrial environments
• Strong Capex procurement and negotiation skills
• Analytical mindset; experience with procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, SAP)
• Autonomous, communicative, and proactive
• Fluent English; other languages are a plus
• Experience in technical procurement

Offer

• International remit, supporting all sites and business units
• Opportunity to drive strategic sourcing in major investment projects
• Competitive contract with potential for extension