Global Category Manager- Automation

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Alcobendas, Madrid, España Jobrapido Jornada completa
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As Global Category Manager, you will shape the global strategy for Automation & Electrical Items and drive value through strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships. You’ll operate across procurement, engineering, and legal teams to optimize costs, quality, and innovation at a worldwide scale. The role combines market intelligence, large RFQ leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustainable savings and platform-level improvements. This is a high-impact, globally exposed role with a clear emphasis on strategic influence and supplier-driven value.

Compensaciones / Beneficios
  • attractive compensation package
  • private health insurance plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
  • 23 days of vacation per year
  • great work environment in collaborative team
Responsabilidades
  • Define and evolve the global category strategy for Automation & Electrical Items
  • Lead large, strategic RFQs and negotiate regional/global framework agreements
  • Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions at global/regional levels
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships focusing on cost, quality, availability, and innovation
  • Consolidate and optimize global/regional supplier base
  • Assess and manage total cost of ownership (TCO) across the category
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive cross-functional savings projects
  • Coordinate with divisions, business units, and legal entities worldwide
  • Plan workshops with suppliers and internal experts to unlock value and innovation
  • Monitor and steer category spend toward preferred suppliers
Requisitos principales
  • 5+ years of experience in procurement/category management
  • Proven contract management experience
  • Strong technical and market knowledge of Automation and Electrical Panels
  • Experience in global, matrix, and centralized procurement
  • Solid background in xkdbapo global negotiations and supplier management
  • Strong project management and change implementation skills
  • High cultural awareness and international work experience
  • Fluent in English; German and/or Spanish a plus
  • Bachelor in Automation Engineering or Electrical Engineering or similar
  • Project Management qualification is a strong plus
  • Strong stakeholder management and networking
  • Cross-cultural leadership and collaboration
  • Strategic and analytical thinking
  • Market intelligence and category strategy
  • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) assessment
  • RFQ leadership and framework agreement negotiations