Category Manager (m/f/d)

Logistics with full potential

GXO is a leading provider of supply chain solutions, within the world's most successful companies.

We are the leaders in managing our customer's goods as efficiently as possible with the help of our technologies and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – made up of energetic, innovative people from all disciplines and talents, who make GXO a great place to work.

Do you thrive in a role where you lead end‑to‑end procurement cycles, building strong supplier partnerships, collaborate internally, and ensure operations stay moving with timely, high‑quality business performance? If so, we at GXO have an opportunity for you!

We are recruiting for a Category Manager (m/f/d) at GXO Logistics, supporting our logistics sites in Germany - Dorsten. 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders to drive performance, innovation, and value.


• Innovation & Agile Procurement: Drive procurement innovation by identifying opportunities for integrating cutting-edge solutions, focusing on agility to quickly adapt to market changes and stakeholder needs, next to Procurement savings to be executed and tracked delivering direct financial results (EBITDA inpact) - hard savings.


• Data Management & Analytics: Lead the development of procurement data management practices, leveraging analytics to make informed decisions and optimize supplier performance


• Performance Management: Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier success and procurement excellence


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, ensuring that procurement activities contribute effectively to the company goals, next to other GXO regions across the globe to align synergies and sourcing strategies.


• Risk Management: Identify, evaluate, and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure reliability and continuity of supply


• Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure optimal terms and conditions, focusing on integrity, fairness, and long-term relationships


• Implement in the GXO sites in Germany the GXO standards from other more developed regions, and converting operational buying activities to tactical and strategical Purchasing. 

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Self-driven, resilient and able to thrive in a challenging environment


• 5 years of experience in procurement/ buying role preferably in a large, multi-component company and in preparing and auditing complex financial reports


• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance generally required. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, or training


• Able to work in a diverse environment and gain exposure to an international working environment


• Fluent German and English both spoken and written


• Excellent financial skills 


• Ability to monitor and uphold high quality of service to clients (internal and external)

Unlock the potential of your future! 

Your work environment 
Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organization. A fascinating environment with plenty of room for personal input and development. Employees at GXO Logistics are in charge of their own success. Whatever your position at GXO Logistics, you will face new challenges every day, which will enable you to develop optimally. We support you in your development, so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organization.  
  
GXO Logistics offers advanced supply chain solutions for the world's most successful companies in many industries, like e-commerce, food & retail and industrial multinationals. 
 
Want to know more about GXO Logistics?  
 
Watch the video below or visit our website gxo.com  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P7NC8gl3bg  
  
In short, this is the next place you want to work!  
 
For more information, please contact Lena Espenhahn (Talent Acquisition Specialist), she can be reached via [email protected].
  
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.