My client is a multi-billion global manufacturer of electric motors and power transmission components. They are looking for a Category Manager Castings in Dusseldorf, Germany. The CM will be responsible for all procurement activities related to the assigned category; castings. You will work closely with the divisional product leaders, operations and other key stakeholders to deploy strategies that drive value. What will you do? Manage supplier contracts, and supply agreements with preferred suppliers to ensure that market trends, supplier performance, and future business needs are aligned Create, implement, manage, and review a comprehensive category management strategy for castings and sub-category strategies if appropriate. Developing category plans, contract management and understanding of supply contract legal terms. Provide support to non-procurement category managers to determine sourcing strategies Demonstrate good communicative skills in explaining the business challenge and the strategy under development and encouraging skill in project management. Create work plans and schedules to be executed, accounting for business unit requirements, procurement processes, and the degree of workload intensity require. Promote corporate objectives and change initiatives, ensuring that commodity strategies are supporting overall company direction and growth Initiate and lead supplier assessment and supplier selection processes Analyse traditional and non-traditional supplier capabilities and supply base trends to select the optimum supply and value chain strategies that will leverage existing business Who are we looking for? A master's level degree in engineering/business management or related subjects. At least 3 years of experience in commodity procurement, contract management, supplier management, and business - related discipline. Emerging market sourcing experience, ie. Asian markets, including China, India, etc,. Willingness to work on-site as required (hybrid working model) Excellent written and verbal communication skills