Head of Category & Partner Management - Procurement (f/m/d)
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Your area of work:
The Procurement Section of Deutsche Börse Group focusses on strategic business partnering. We are looking for a Head of Category & Partner Management who combines commercial excellence, senior stakeholder management, and transformational leadership. You will shape Group-wide category strategies, advise senior leaders, lead strategic sourcing, and help build a high-performing One Group Procurement organization.
Your responsibilities:
- Advise senior business leaders and build strong executive partnerships
- Develop Group-wide category and sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities
- Lead complex sourcing, negotiations, and supplier initiatives
- Create value through cost optimization, innovation, risk mitigation, and sustainability
- Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance
- Drive procurement transformation, digitization, and continuous improvement
- Provide functional leadership and develop procurement talent
- Strengthen collaboration, governance, and a One Group mindset
Your profile:
- Degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of senior experience in procurement, category management, commercial leadership, or consulting
- Strong track record in sourcing, supplier management, and high-value negotiations
- Experience in international, complex, and regulated environments
- Executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Senior track record in transformation, digitization, and innovation
- Proven people leadership focused on empowerment, talent development, and performance