Our team inEssencurrently has an opening for aGlobal Category Manager (m/f/d) Professional Services & Travel - Indirect ProcurementThis position can be filled in various countries in the EMEA region.Your Role & ResponsibilitiesThe Global Category Manager Professional Services & Travel is responsible for the development and maintenance of strategic initiatives in all related subcategories: consulting & business services, finance & tax services, legal & compliance services, insurance, HR services, marketing, communications & investor relations related services, dues & subscriptions, meetings & events and travel expenses.Specific responsibilities include:Development of category strategiesSupplier negotiationsIdentification, implementation, and documentation of cost saving initiativesStrategic sourcing and application of procurement tools and leversDemand review, management and process developmentOverall management of supplier relationshipsThis is a cross-functional role that will interact with various other functions across the business (mainly corporate functions) as internal customers at global level.YOUR PROFILEProven ability in utilizing and leveraging e-sourcing/procurement tools & systems (especially Coupa)Experience in spend analysis, contract development and executionAbility to develop best practice sourcing methodology and category strategiesExcellent teaming, communication, and organizational skillsStrong quantitative and data analysis skillsBusiness English proficiency and ideally cross-cultural experienceOUR OFFERExciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed companyArrange your working hours and breaks flexible via your flextime account; Thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even betterOur personalized onboarding program, guarantees that you will be off to a quick startA competitive remuneration packageTake advantage of our company-sponsored pension schemeYour well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offersStay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time: Lease your dream bike conveniently via BrenntagINTERESTED?We look forward receiving your application.Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.Brenntag TA Team