Lead Category Manager (m/f/d) Power Plant Products - German Speaker

Description

• An innovative and international working environment
• Home Office & flexible working time model (depending on position and role)
• Health We Care Program - including company sport activities
• Moving cost support for new employees in accordance with policy
• Good connections to public transport - station in direct proximity 
• Transportation cost support in accordance with policy
• One of the best canteens in the area with healthy and various meals 
• Attractive location in the heart of the alps which provides various outdoor sport and other leisure possibilities 

• Leading the development of procurement strategy for new innovative products at INNIO (focus on parts which are linked to power plant installations)
• Development and description of a viable procurement strategy for power plant components (annual spent: ~ 40 MIO EUR)
• Cross functional coordination for identification, selection, and development of critical suppliers to execute our customer demands
• Implementation & execution of structured supplier relationship management plans
• Management of supplier contracts and negotiations
• Interface with Business Leaders to lay out your strategies and ensure business buy-in

• Significant experience in direct material procurement predominately gained within the machinery sector 
• Masters / Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Business Management related discipline
• Outstanding influencing & negotiation and facilitation skills
• Highly motivated with an outstanding track record concerning ability to deliver
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Team player mentality with a continuous improvement mindset
• Fluent German and English (oral and written)
• Experienced with the use of all Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to travel at least 20% of the time to our global supply base (focus on the US)