Hensoldt | Germany | 82xxx Fürstenfeldbruck | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 21.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Category Manager - Engineering & Professional Services (m/f/d)
HENSOLDT is a leading European high-tech company based in Taufkirchen near Munich. The company develops sensor solutions, electronics and software for the areas of air, land, sea, cyber and space, and supports forces around the world to detect threats early and make sound operational decisions. Building on decades of experience in mission-critical sensor technology, HENSOLDT combines radar, optronics, electronics and cyber competencies with data-driven software and artificial intelligence. In the 2025 financial year, HENSOLDT generated sales of EUR 2.46 billion with around 9,500 employees. The company is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX. For our area "Strategic Purchasing / Indirect Procurement" we are looking for a dedicated Category Manager - Engineering & Professional Services (m/d) which actively develops Engineering Services and Professional Services (e.g. Consulting, Interim/Temp Labour). In this role, you take responsibility for the strategic management of your categories, act as a business partner for internal stakeholders and drive sustainable value contributions along costs, quality and flexibility. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Development and implementation of product group strategies for Engineering & Professional Services Analysis of needs, markets and supplier landscapes Identification and realization of savings and optimization potentials Sparring partners for specialist areas (engineering, IT, Functions) Active control and bundling of needs Advice on make-or-buy, sourcing models (e.g. body leasing, factory contracts) Implementation of tenders and awards (RFI/RFQ/RFP) Selection, development and control of suppliers Construction and maintenance of Preferred Supplier Pools Own leadership of price, contract and contract negotiations Design of framework contracts for services Ensuring compliance, legal and regulatory requirements Monitoring relevant KPIs (savings, quality, delivery performance, compliance) Further development of processes, tools and purchasing standards Close cooperation with adjacent functions (Legal, Finance, HR)
Completed studies (e.g. industrial engineering, BWL or the like)
2 years of professional experience in purchasing, ideally in indirect purchasing Experience with Engineering Services and/or External Services Basic knowledge of contract law (work and service contracts) Experience with purchasing tools (e.g. SAP R/3, S/4HANA or Ariba) Structured and analytical methods Safe in handling data, offers and cost structures Impressed communication and negotiation strength Ability to act on different levels (field to management) High initiative and Ownership Teamability and pragmatic solution orientation Very good German knowledge Negotiating English
Flexible working hours & work-life balance Remuneration & social benefits Personal and professional development Working atmosphere Health and safety Mobility & Sustainability
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