Category Manager – Goods/Materials or Logistics

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced and forward thinking Category Manager The ideal candidate brings solid procurement expertise, ideally with experience in Goods/materials or logistics procurement, and is ready to work in a key Group level role where they will drive category strategy, collaboration, supplier management, and innovation that directly contributes to the company’s environmental and operational goals.

What will you do?

• Strengthening cooperation across Procurement and related departments in assigned countries.

• Leading and implementing category strategies and managing cross‑functional working groups.

• Coordinating supplier selection and executing short-, mid-, and long‑term procurement plans.

• Managing category projects, including new technologies, savings initiatives, and supplier performance improvements.

• Monitoring market trends and innovations to optimize category strategy.

• Supporting negotiation planning, sourcing processes, and claim management.

• Overseeing Supplier Relationship Management and acting as the escalation point for supplier issues.

• Contributing to long lead‑time planning, market analysis, reporting, and delivering KPIs and savings targets.