Senior Category Manager – Building and Electrical Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Responsible for both strategic and operational aspects, with direct accountability for product categories, supplier strategies, and a significant impact on costs, quality, and availability.

• Develop strategies: implement supplier strategies and cultivate a resilient network of suppliers.

• Negotiation & analysis: lead intricate price negotiations and conduct ongoing market and trend analyses to secure competitive advantages.

• Decision authority: assess and compare technical product solutions alongside internal stakeholders and make informed sourcing decisions.

• Value analysis: perform should-cost analyses and adopt Design-to-Cost approaches in product development.

• Technical interface: identify and unlock savings potential through specification modifications and alternative materials.

• Process structuring: evaluate and create scalable procurement processes suitable for a growing environment.

• Automation: standardize workflows within ERP and procurement systems.

• Drive procurement and transformation initiatives (particularly indirect procurement / C-parts) with focused implementation and an independent working style.

• Serve as a strategic partner to Engineering, Operations, and Finance; facilitate internal knowledge transfer within the team.

• Manage categories utilizing KPIs and comprehensive reporting.

• Actively foster cross-functional collaboration and share best practices within the team.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable qualification.

• Several years of experience in strategic purchasing or category management, preferably in building technology, electrical engineering, or SHK (sanitary/heating/air conditioning).

• Proven experience in leading negotiations and in establishing and nurturing supplier relationships.

• Familiarity with Cost Engineering, Design-to-Cost / Design-to-Value methodologies, or technical cost analysis.

• Strong data-driven and analytical mindset with a solid understanding of cost structures and market dynamics.

• Strategic thinker who acts practically and enjoys taking responsibility in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to be assertive and persuasive when interacting with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

• Proficient in ERP systems and modern procurement tools, with a keen interest in advancing digital procurement processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from our brand-new offices in central Hamburg, Berlin & Munich, and/or remotely.

• Utilize your technical equipment for personal use outside of working hours.

• Join a rapidly growing company with significant development opportunities, where you can work independently and see your impact.

• Experience flat hierarchies, take responsibility from the start, and collaborate directly with management team members.

• Contribute to the megatrend of energy and mobility transition and play a vital role in the sustainable development of our energy infrastructure through your work.

• Stay active with access to over 7,600 sports partners via the EGYM Wellpass.

• Enjoy flexibility and sustainability with our Jobrad leasing for city bikes or e-bikes.

• Take advantage of perks and discounts through Futurebens.