Category Manager – Global Strategic Procurement (f/m/x)

For you, shopping is more than just the pleasure of negotiating? Do you want to expand efficient & cross-functional networks within our companies and with external suppliers and to generate a valuable contribution to KSB's business success? Then you're right with us. Together in the team we create a positive working environment. You work on-site with state-of-the-art equipment in modern offices or remote. Are you ready to shape the future for KSB? Then you can introduce yourself here: You are the driving force in your product group and continuously control and optimize your supplier base. In international & cross-functional teams, you develop future-oriented procurement strategies and identify value-add programs as a contribution to holistic entrepreneurial success. Through regular market and competition analyses, you are implementing trends and innovations together with our suppliers. Competitive procurement at global top suppliers is guaranteed by regular negotiations and framework agreements. In regular meetings with and with suppliers and KSB works (virtual & physically) you build your network and run your projects successfully across the target line. Based on risk analysis and evaluation of the n-tier supply chains, you can secure a robust supply chain. You promote a culture of structured problem solving and continuous improvement.

Degree in (economic) engineering or business management multi-year professional experience in international shopping or supply chain management Enthusiasm and high affinity for cross-functional communication across all hierarchy levels. A proactive and curious way of working. You question the status quo and are always looking for improvements. Your technical understanding, problem-solving competence, precise and clearly structured working methods are what distinguishes you. Hands-on mentality with a strong will to shape and carry changes. negotiation skills and a solution-oriented mindset Talent and interest to quickly get involved in new topics and secure communication in English complete your profile. You don't bring the stated requirements as Global Category Manager – Global Strategic Procurement (w/m/x) yet? No problem, we encourage you in your development. For us, it is striking that you are passionate about the tasks.

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