Category Manager Indirect Spend 80-100

Founded in 1968,
SKAN
is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

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Overview
As Global Category Manager, you will be responsible for procurement of IT hardware, software, and digital services. You will develop and implement a procurement strategy, conduct supplier negotiations at an international level, and ensure that contractual conditions and high quality and service standards are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Strategic responsibility for global procurement in the areas of IT and operational technology, with a focus on further developing the expenditure structure and optimizing procurement volume
• Development and implementation of international procurement strategies for IT hardware, software, and digital services
• Analyzing global markets to identify trends and potential and to minimize risk, particularly with regard to supply chain disruptions
• Establishing and maintaining long-term partnerships with key suppliers, promoting innovation projects in collaboration with them, and monitoring supplier performance in accordance with contractual agreements and defined service standards
• Negotiating with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and implement continuous cost reduction initiatives in IT procurement
• Advising regional procurement teams on cross-category procurement issues and supporting country organizations in specific negotiations
• Developing and maintaining contingency strategies to ensure business continuity in the event of potential supplier issues or unforeseen market developments
• Continuously improving procurement processes by implementing best practices and innovative approaches to increase efficiency and long-term success

Hardskills

• Basic commercial or technical training followed by a degree (university of applied sciences or higher technical college) in business administration, technology, or IT. Ideally supplemented by further training in procurement, supply chain management (SCM), or computer science/business informatics
• At least 3 to 5 years of professional experience in strategic purchasing, preferably in technology-oriented product groups or with in-depth technical expertise
• Successful experience in managing regional or procurement areas, including the design, introduction, and implementation of procurement strategies
• Strong interest in new technologies and industry trends, with the ability to integrate these into the procurement process
• Sound experience in contract management and securing advantageous agreements
• Good German skills (B2) and good English skills (C1) to operate successfully in an international environment

Softskills

• Team-oriented personality with a high degree of empathy and the ability to work constructively with various stakeholders, even in challenging situations
• Excellent analytical skills, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to be able to act in a manner appropriate to the target group
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

We offer you

• An open and collegial corporate culture
• Room for ideas
• Support through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
• Intensive and job-orientated induction training
• Short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies
• Open communication policy
• 5 weeks holiday and the possibility of additional days off

For questions please contact Viviane Braxton.