The Position Acting globally. Working cross functionally. Contributing to major invest projects to ensure our product portfolio at Boehringer Ingelheim. As Category Manager for Bio Pharmaceutical Production Equipment in Global Sourcing at Boehringer Ingelheim youu2019ll be on an exciting mission. Eager to make a difference? This is your chance: welcome to our team! Tasks & responsibilities In your new role, you will drive and shape category strategies in the exciting field of Bio Pharmaceutical Production Equipment. This includes Up- and Downstream Equipment, Lyophilisation, and more. As part of the Global Category Engineering, Construction and Equipment team, your work will align with our global sourcing and business strategy. In major CapEx projects you will purchase Bio Pharmaceutical Production Equipment. This will involve preparing bidding lists, leading tendering procedures, heading contractual negotiations, and managing contracts. With your expertise, you will also support the Global Category Head, implementing Sourcing excellence in CapEx projects. You will uphold global governance principles for major investment projects, ensuring the highest standards are met. In alignment with our internal business partners, you will develop long-term strategies with local and global preferred suppliers, foster cross-functional collaboration and implement identified cost-saving opportunities. Moreover, you will be responsible for the strategic supplier management in your category. This includes evaluating, classifying, and developing suppliers to ensure quality and optimize partnerships. You will work within a project team across categories, embedded in a matrix organization. Your ability to build effective internal business partner relationships will be key in identifying saving potentials and delivering the best Sourcing value to Boehringer Ingelheim. Requirements Diploma or masteru2019s degree in business administration, or engineering Several years professional experience in contracting/ sourcing /purchasing in local and/or international markets Strong project-management skills in complex invest project and very good knowledge of the market for technical equipment and/or plant engineering Profound legal expertise in contract law (German law of obligations) Global and intercultural working experience, ability to work in cross-functional teams Excellent communication, change management and leadership skills A very good command of English and German Ready to contact us?u202f If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: 49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: hr.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com Recruitment process: Step 1: Online application: The job posting is presumably online until July 30th, 2025. Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from mid of July till beginning of August. Step 3: On-site interviews mid till end of August All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a personu2019s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.