Global Category Manager- Automation & Electrical Items (f/m/d)

Responsibilities / Tasks

As Global Category Manager, you will own the global strategy forAutomation & Electrical Items and translate market intelligence into tangible value for the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategy & Market Intelligence

• Define and continuously develop theglobal category strategy for Automation & Electrical Items
• Analyzeglobal market trends, supply base dynamics, pricing, volumes, and product developments
• Provide structured global market overviews and insights to internal stakeholders

Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Leadlarge and strategic RFQs and negotiate regional and global framework agreements
• Conduct negotiations onprices, terms, and conditions at global and regional level
• Conclude framework agreements in close cooperation withLegal and Compliance
• Manage and further developstrategic supplier relationships, focusing on cost, quality, availability, and innovation
• Consolidate and optimize theglobal/regional supplier base

Cost & Value Optimization

• Assess and manageTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO) across the category
• Independently identifycost‑saving opportunities, including price and technical comparisons
• Lead cross‑functional projects to realize sustainable savings and process improvements
• Track savings development across divisions and implement countermeasures in case of deviations

Stakeholder & Project Leadership

• Act as an interface betweenvendors, procurement, and engineering
• Coordinate closely with divisions, business units, and legal entities worldwide
• Support local organizations in negotiations and implementation of savings initiatives
• Plan and facilitateworkshops with suppliers and internal experts to unlock additional value and innovation
• Monitor and steer category spend towardpreferred suppliers

Your Profile / Qualifications

Educational Background

• University degree (Bachelor or higher) inAutomation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• Project Management qualification is a strong plus

Professional Knowledge & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in procurement/category management
• Provencontract management experience
• Must have strong technical and market knowledge of Automation and Electrical Panels
• Experience working inglobal, matrix and centralized procurement organizations
• Solid background inglobal negotiations and supplier management
• Strongproject management and change implementation skills
• High cultural awareness and experience working internationally

Other Skills & Competencies

• Fluent inEnglish;German and/or Spanish are a plus
• Ability to lead and influenceinternational and cross‑cultural teams
• Strong stakeholder management and networking skills
• Strategic mindset with excellentanalytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Comfortable working in complexmatrix environments
• High level of ownership, accountability, and reliability
• Clear, confident, and convincing communication style

We offer:

• Attractive compensation package aligned with experience, responsibilities, and international exposure
• Private health insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model (up to two days per week remote)
• 23 days of vacation per year
• Great work environment as part of a collaborative team
• Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to join a company recognized as aTop Employer 2026

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