Global Category Manager - Machines & MRO (m/f/d)
ARBEITSORT: Liberec / Tschechien | UNTERNEHMEN: Knorr-Bremse Services Europe, s.r.o. | ID DER AUSSCHREIBUNG: 10769 | Vollzeit | Unbefristet
As Global Category Manager – Machines & MRO (m/f/d), you will be responsible for the strategic procurement and category management of Machines & MRO Equipment and Services across our global organization. This role includes functional leadership responsibilities and close collaboration with the Global Category Director. Your stakeholders are spread between cross-functional teams such as Industrial Engineering, Quality Management & HSE and Logistics. You will also be expected to manage relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, to run complex strategic projects, and to contribute to the development of a cost-efficient and future-oriented Machines & MRO strategy.
YOUR TASKS
- Identify and drive initiatives for cost reduction and efficiency improvement on a global, regional, and multi-site level for Machines & MRO
- Drive multi-site sourcing projects, execute RFQs and negotiate prices and commercial terms & conditions, while shaping the future direction of the Machines & MRO procurement landscape
- Develop and implement the purchasing strategy for the assigned categories (Machines & MRO) in close collaboration with the Global Category Director, functional departments and the relevant locations
- Lead complex global contract negotiations with a focus on equipment procurement, service agreements, service level agreements
- Support the implementation of sustainability and compliance initiatives in Machines & MRO procurement
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives
- Provide functional leadership and guidance to regional category managers, local purchasing and project teams
- Monitor market trends and supplier performance to ensure continuous improvement and innovation in the supply base
- Ensure alignment with global procurement policies and contribute to the development of best practices
YOUR PROFILE
- Bachelor's/Master's Degree
- Min. 3 years of professional experience in strategic procurement, preferably in Machines & MRO Equipment and Services in international business environment
- Strong knowledge of sourcing processes and supplier management in the Machines & MRO domain
- Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing complex supplier contracts
- Ability to communicate effectively across organizational units and build consensus
- Profound skills in Excel and PowerPoint to structure your projects and communicate progress to top management. Experience with SAP is an additional big advantage
- Team player with assertiveness and excellent communication skills
- Fluent in English (mandatory); German language skills are a plus
- Willingness to travel occasionally (approx. 10%)
Be part of a global organization shaping the future of mobility. We offer a dynamic work
environment, flexible working models, and opportunities for professional growth. At Knorr
Bremse, your contribution to Machines & MRO procurement will have a strategic impact.
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