Global Category Manager - Facility management

We see it as our daily mission to make a significant contribution to greater safety and efficiency on roads and railways. That goes for passenger and goods transport - all over the world. Making mobility safe on roads and railways - that is the mission driving us each and every day at Knorr-Bremse. It has been that way for over 110 years. Today the Knorr-Bremse Group, based in Munich, is the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems and a leading supplier of safety-critical sub-systems for rail and commercial vehicles. As an innovator in our fields, we advance developments in mobility and transport technologies.

Requirements:

• Completed studies in business or engineering
• Min. 5 years work experience in Indirect Purchasing / Supply Chain / Strategic Purchasing
• Solid negotiation skills
• Fluent Business English; German would be an advantage
• Good knowledge of contract law
• Experience in FM
• Good Software skills – MS excel, power point and SharePoint
• Used to work in a matrix organization
• Team player in international teams
• Mind-set to optimize e.g. processes and conditions
• Intercultural competences and availability to travel abroad
• Self-motivated and eager to find new solutions as well as hands-on

Main tasks:

• Supplier portfolio: Focus on European Facility Management Suppliers
• Purchase volume: approx. 64 Mio€ / year
• Travel frequency (average): 1-3 business trips per month within Europe
• Develops and implements the sourcing strategy for FM in cooperation with relevant internal stakeholders (Corporate and sites)
• Strives for TCO reduction
• Manage the category from analysis to contracting
• Monitor Supplier Performance and ensure compliance
• Savings reporting
• Stakeholder and Supplier Relationship Management

Benefits:

• Through a blend of engineering excellence, sustainable development and social responsibility, our employees help to drive progress at more than 100 sites in 30 countries.
• We offer you an exciting role with plenty of variety in an international environment, as part of an attractive package that extends from flexible working hour models, via professional and personal development opportunities, all the way to sports and healthcare programs.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Participation in international projects Professional development opportunities
• Modern office environment
• Flexible working hours with Home Office opportunity
• Successful and fast-growing company
• Cohesive and supporting team