Category Manager (Indirect Procurement)

📍 Location: Poznań
🌍 Global Procurement Environment

Are you an experienced Procurement professional with a background in indirect categories within a manufacturing environment? We are currently looking for a strategic and hands-on Category Manager who will take ownership of global sourcing activities across a diverse portfolio of indirect spend categories.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an international organization where Procurement plays a key role in driving business performance, supplier innovation, and sustainable growth.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies for indirect spend areas, including maintenance and operational supplies, facility-related services, capital investments, and construction projects.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and supplier selection processes across multiple regions.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, balancing strategic planning with operational execution.
• Build long-term partnerships with key suppliers and identify opportunities for value creation and continuous improvement.
• Conduct commercial negotiations and manage supplier contracts to ensure optimal cost, quality, and service levels.
• Monitor market trends, industry developments, and cost drivers to identify risks and opportunities.
• Partner closely with stakeholders from manufacturing, engineering, technical operations, facilities management, and project teams.
• Support procurement transformation initiatives and contribute to business-wide cost optimization programs.
• Track procurement performance and prepare regular reports and analyses.

What We're Looking For

• Several years of experience in strategic procurement, category management, or sourcing within indirect spend categories.
• Experience working in an international business setting with global or regional responsibilities.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Analytical mindset and confidence in working with market and cost data.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or similar procurement platforms.
• Fluency in both English and Polish.
• Additional European languages will be considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

What Our Client Offers

• A highly visible role with global impact and ownership.
• Opportunity to influence procurement strategy and key business decisions.
• International exposure and cooperation with teams across multiple regions.
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid work model.
• Professional development opportunities and access to global projects.
• Attractive benefits package and supportive work environment.

If you are looking for a role that combines strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and close cooperation with international business stakeholders, we would be pleased to hear from you.