Head of International Category Management (f/m/d)

E.ON SE | Permanent | Full time; Part time  

E.ON is one of Europe's largest operators of energy networks and infrastructure and a provider of innovative energy solutions. Our employees are constantly working to digitise the energy world, achieve net zero and connect everyone to good energy. To achieve this, we are focusing our actions on sustainability, digitalisation and growth. We strongly believe that differences make us stronger and welcome all people into our inclusive and diverse culture.

We are looking for a Head of International Category Management (f/m/d) to join our E.ON SE team as soon as possible. 

Your responsibilities

• Responsible for the E.ON-wide steering of the strategic and operational sourcing activities for the international Indirect Spend categories Professional Services, External Workforce and HR Services for all E.ON entities with respective demand


• Manage a team of experienced International Category Managers group-wide, taking full responsibility for their strategic and operational sourcing activities related to these international spend categories


• Take full responsibility and accountability for the E.ON-wide spend forecasting, definition of value creation and saving potentials and targets, as well as target achievement against various KPI


• Act as Supply Chain’s interface to the respective category stakeholders / take leadership for the joint target setting and decision-making process  


• Promote and drive cross-functional and cross-border cooperation in the definition and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives incl. savings/value delivery 


• Leadership, steering and management of the supplier relation within tenders and negotiations as well as in pre-tender discussions, onboarding processes and claim management


• Promote and facilitate continuous skill development within the team as well as actively contribute to best practice sharing between the different Supply Chain divisions and business areas

Your profile

• Several years of managerial experience in cross-business field general management roles and/or Supply Chain


• Extensive skills in Supply Chain strategies and analysis methodologies and/or operational management experience in steering demand planning, supplier delivery and project execution surveyance in demand carrying organizations


• Relevant university degree, a MBA or similar is a clear plus


• Proven stakeholder management skills as well as comprehensive know-how in complex and stakeholder management intense roles with Board level interfaces (E.ON units and suppliers)


• Significant negotiation experience, preferably in an international environment


• Ability to understand demand carrier needs, grasp quickly fundamental economic drivers and key risks along the whole supply chain and help to transfer them into relevant commercial strategies


• Change management competence and a highly analytical work approach


• International experience and intercultural skills combined with fluency in both, German and English

What we offer you

E.ON is united in working on the most exciting issue that our generation needs to solve: climate change! With all our employees and customers, we are a global community of innovators and changemakers, all with the belief that each one of us can make a difference for our environment, for our society and for our children #WE shape the future.

To keep you motivated and healthy we are offering you the following benefits:

• High flexibility: a hybrid work model, flexible working times, sabbatical or additional vacation opportunities allowing great work-life balance


• Working from abroad: up to 20 days in the European economic area


• Modern and agile work environment: a workplace according to digital and ergonomic standards as well as seating corners and spaces to be creative and productive


• Personal growth: life-long independent learning making use of a broad range of training and development opportunities


• Family service support: in all life situations through cooperation partners in childcare, holiday care, nursing support or everyday assistance


• Full board: a wide selection of fresh meals and drinks in our subsidized bistro and canteen on site


• Various health offers: e.g. physiotherapy, inhouse fitness club, flu vaccinations, mental health


• Corporate benefits: employee share program, pension scheme, employee discounts, several special insurances (and much more)


• A central location: very good public transport connection, free parking and charging points for e-vehicles


• Individual mobility: private car and bike leasing

Do you have questions?

For further information please contact Beatrice Rapp, [email protected].

Are you already convinced that this is the next step in your career? If yes, we would be happy if you would register and apply online as Head of International Category Management (f/m/d) (ID 244952).

Please note that applications via email will not be considered. Please only use our online application system.

What you need to know:

Contract type: Permanent
Working time: Full time; Part time 
Company: E.ON SE
Function area: Procurement/Supply Chain
Location: Essen