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