Category Manager Indirect Procurement EMEA (m/w/d)

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What We Offer

KION Industrial Trucks and Services (KION ITS) EMEA - a strong international brand association between Linde Material Handling, STILL and Baoli. In the following job description, you can look forward to cross-brand activities and gain exciting insights across three different brands.

As Category Manager EMEA you are responsible for the achievement of the overall strategic procurement requirements & targets on KION Group for your category.

You are leading a team of category buyers functionally & disciplinary who are located in several locations across EMEA.

Tasks and Qualifications:Your tasks and responsibilities

• Responsible for development and implementation of category strategy. Manages and optimizes the category according to the goals set jointly with the Senior Director as approved by the VP Indirect Procurement.
• Responsible for sourcing decisions in-line with category strategy.
• Defines and implements optimization strategies, i.e. standardization, design-to-cost, bundling, supplier concentration, material cost optimization measures, contract management.
• Monitors regional and global supplier markets for the category, especially in terms of global sourcing / best cost country sourcing and aligns proactively across all regions to leverage synergies.
• Responsible for application of procurement processes across global supply markets. Establishes strong relationship and maintain regular contact with stakeholders by sharing and explaining procurement requirements, policies, guidelines and ensures compliance.
• Owns project management for the category and ensures reporting of results and actions and communication at all levels.
• Fosters early supplier involvement for technologies and enables access to supplier innovations.
• Strives to innovate and deliver new approaches to drive organizational efficiencies, increase revenue, and continuously improve performance of Indirect Procurement.
• Empowers and develops a team of category buyers for high performance, promotes a positive climate by frequent communication on team and bilateral level.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in business administration or another procurement related discipline
• 6+ years leadership experience in automotive (preferred) or other manufacturing industries as a Category Manager within Indirect Procurement
• In depth experience in strategic sourcing / contract management with international and local suppliers in multiple categories like Facility Management, MRO, Real Estate, Production Equipment, Professional Services, Mobility etc.
• Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to influence at all levels,
• Strong analytical mindset and facility with numbers with a proven track record in identifying and implementing cost savings
• Proven leadership and coaching skills experienced in leading multi-cultural teams in an international environment remotely
• Strong interpersonal skills, open-minded, persuasive personality with outstanding internal and external relationship management skills up to Senior Management level
• Self-driven and willing to take on responsibility, able to set priorities in a fast-paced environment and multi-task efficiently towards deadlines
• Fluent in German and English (German is a plus but not a must)
• Willingness to travel (approximately 20% of working time)

Your benefits

• Attractive compensation package
• Special payment depending on company success
• Company pension plan
• Contractual vacation entitlement of 30 days
• Flexible working time model
• Training for professional & personal development
• Company restaurant
• Company medical service
• Employee offers for discounted purchase of various brands and products
  

Learn more about us in the video!

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Would you like to find out more about joining us?

If you have any initial questions, please do not hesitate to contact

Ms. Beatrice Erbeldingerat 06021/99-2004.