Global Category Manager
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Location
Munich
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
€70000 - €75000 per annum + +20% bonus, car allowance + negotiable
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Contact:
Shavkat Sadinov
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Contact email:
shavkat.sadinov@1st-executive.com
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Salary high:
75000
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Salary low:
70000
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Job ref:
J53245_1657888949
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Published:
over 1 year ago
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Expiry date:
2022-08-14
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Startdate:
ASAP
FMCG company based in Munich, Germany are looking for a Global Category Manager who will play an important role in their procurement department. It is a brand new role.
The successful candidate will be responsible across different categories globally with a €60 million spend.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for €60 million spend across different categories
- Strategically collaborate with the cross-functional teams to influence and create unique purchasing methods
- Work directly with R&D to create unique and innovative products
- Play an important part in the global transformation and delivering global projects
- Reporting directly to Purchasing Director
- 20% travel
Skills Experience Required
- Relevant degree, mechanical engineering or MBA is preferred
- Have minimum of 3-5 years relevant purchasing experience, in fast-paced organisations with exposure to innovative and new approaches to procurement
- Successful track record in purchasing and negotiations with suppliers globally
- Fluent in German and English
The key benefits of the role include:
- Travel opportunities worldwide
- Mentoring and personal development opportunities and an international team of experts
- Salary reviews, bonuses
- Company retirement plan
- Opportunity to relocate globally
- Hybrid working model 50% from home 50% in the office - moving forward this also could be flexible