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