📍 Locations: Ludwigshafen, Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany) | Stará Turá (Slovakia)
About the Role
Join a global leader in smart infrastructure and industrial solutions - an industry that combines sustainability, innovation, and technology to solve critical resource challenges. We are looking for an experienced Procurement / Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies for contract manufacturing services and electronic components, driving cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk mitigation across a complex international supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement category strategies for contract manufacturing and electronic components
* Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets
* Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service-level agreements
* Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams for new product introductions
* Monitor market trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives
* Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and sustainability standards
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
* Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or category management (EPC, industrial automation, manufacturing)
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
* ERP/SAP experience
* Excellent communication skills in English; German or Slovak language skills in addition
* Ability to work in a matrix organization and manage multiple stakeholders
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