Exciting opportunity to work for a world-class international organizationTemporary 6-12 month contract with option to extend or go permanent.Exciting opportunity to work for a world-class international organizationTemporary 6-12 month contract with option to extend or go permanent.About Our ClientExciting opportunity to work for a world-class international organizationJob DescriptionDevelop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect procurement categories, primarily IT and Professional Services.Lead RFx processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management activities.Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and identify sourcing opportunities.Analyze spend data, supplier markets, and procurement trends to identify cost optimization and value creation opportunities.Support supplier relationship management activities and drive supplier performance improvements.Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and contractual obligations.Contribute to procurement transformation, process improvement, and digitalization initiatives.Collaborate with regional and global procurement teams on strategic sourcing projects.The Successful ApplicantBachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Economics, or a related field.Approximately 3 to 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, or Purchasing.First experience managing indirect procurement categories, ideally within IT and/or Professional Services.Experience leading or supporting RFx processes, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, and contract management activities.Familiarity with procurement and ERP systems such as SAP, Coupa, Ariba, Oracle, or similar platforms.Fluent in English; additional European languages are considered an asset.International or matrix organization experience is beneficial but not mandatory.ContactQuote job ref: JN- #J-18808-Ljbffr
(Junior) Category Manager (IT and Professional Services) Arbeitgeber: Michael Page
Unser Mandant ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der eine moderne Unternehmenskultur mit flachen Hierarchien und kurzen Entscheidungswegen bietet. Die Finanzabteilung spielt eine zentrale Rolle in der Unternehmenssteuerung und ermöglicht den Mitarbeitenden vielfältige Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten in einem internationalen Umfeld. Mit flexiblen Arbeitszeiten, einem attraktiven Gehaltspaket und zahlreichen Corporate Benefits ist das Unternehmen ein idealer Ort für Fachkräfte, die eine sinnstiftende und abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit suchen.
