Regional Category Manager Traded Goods - EMEA

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Lead sourcing activities for traded product categories across EMEA and influence key commercial decisions through strategic supplier management, category expertise, and cross-functional collaboration. This role offers regional responsibility and direct impact on business performance.

Your Tasks

• Develop and implement regional sourcing strategies for assigned product categories
• Align consolidated business demand with commercial, quality, service, and supply requirements
• Lead supplier selection, evaluation, and development activities across the EMEA region
• Manage RFI and RFP processes and negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers
• Consolidate current and future requirements from multiple sites and stakeholders
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, renewals, rebates, and contractual amendments
• Define supplier performance KPIs, monitor results, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide forecasting, reporting, savings analyses, and supplier risk assessments to support business decisions

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Three to five years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or a comparable commercial role
• Experience within manufacturing & supply chain management environments
• Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes and best practices
• Proven experience in supplier selection, competitive bidding, and contract negotiations
• Proficiency in SAP and the ability to analyse commercial and supplier performance data
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Fluent in English and willing to travel as required

Our Offer

• Armacell offers a competitive salary package according to your experience and skillset
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
• Respectful and inclusive work culture in an international environment
• Integration Events (Family day, Global Armacell Day)
• Hybrid working model (3/2 – office/home)
• Luxmed – Medical Care Package
• Multisports Card
• Life Insurance
• …

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