Global Category Manager (M / F / D)

Voith Gmbh Group; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 443.000 - 570.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading technology company is seeking a Global Procurement Manager in São Paulo to develop and execute procurement strategies for direct materials, leading a team of regional managers. Ideal candidates will have 10 years of sourcing experience and a relevant degree. This role offers a flexible international working environment and opportunities for personal development, aligned with sustainability and CSR objectives.

Serviços

Flexible working models

Sustainable development opportunities

Health and well-being offers

Qualificações

• 10 years of professional experience in global sourcing or procurement.
• Experience in category management is preferred.
• Professional certifications like CIPS or CPSM are advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute a global procurement strategy.
• Negotiate contracts with competitive suppliers.
• Drive cost optimization and supplier innovation.

Conhecimentos

Operational sourcing experience

Strategic sourcing expertise

Procurement software proficiency

Fluency in English

Strong communication skills

Team spirit

Leadership skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or mechanical engineering

Ferramentas

SAP

PurOne

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Voith Group is a global technology company.

With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive.

The company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of €5,2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

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Develop and execute a global procurement strategy for a specific category of direct materials (balance of plant mechanical or for example field service), aligning with the company's broader procurement and business objectives.

You will be responsible for a category with annual global sales of approx. 50 million euros, leading a global category management team across all regions with approximately 3-5 regional category managers.

Together with our regional supply chain organizations and engineering teams you will drive cost optimization, supplier innovation, risk management, value creation and quality on a global scale through effective supplier relationship and performance management, market analysis and cross‑functional collaboration.

You will take full responsibility for our global supplier base within your category providing our global organization in the offer phase as well as in the project execution phase with a competitive and excellent performing supplier base.

Furthermore, you will negotiate contracts with suppliers, including price, service level agreements and risk sharing mechanisms (drafting, negotiating, and signing global contracts and long‑term agreements) while managing the global contract portfolio in our procurement platform.

Thereby you incorporate sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) criteria into the category strategy and thus contribute to long‑term ecological and social goals.

Your profile

Successfully completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration, supply chain management, mechanical engineering or a comparable field.

Ideally 10 years of professional experience in operational and strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement in a global environment, preferably in the project business.

Proficiency in procurement software such as SAP, PurOne and other digital sourcing platforms.

Professional certifications such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) are advantageous.

Fluency in English is required as well as willingness to travel worldwide (approx. %).

This role will be based in one of the global Voith Hydro facilities in São Paulo, St. Pölten or Shanghai.

Strong communication skills, a high amount of team spirit in combination with leadership skills are needed to be able to functionally lead global multifunctional teams.

We offer

We offer you an international working environment with an open and inclusive company culture.

In addition, you can expect flexible working models, sustainable development opportunities and various offers for the compatibility of family and career as well as health and well‑being.

Apply now via our web portal. Find more details about the application process.

The Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co. KG| VHZ is looking forward to your application!

Your personal contact

J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG | VZS

Global Business Services HR EMEA

Talent Acquisition Team

Nathalie Schubert

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