Category Manager - Metal / Steel

1st Executive Ltd; Saarland; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global industry leader in Saarland is seeking a Senior Category Manager - Metals to shape sourcing strategy for critical material categories. The role involves executing global sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with ethical sourcing principles. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering, along with experience in procurement of metal raw materials. Opportunities for career progression and professional development are offered.

Leistungen

Personalized onboarding

Access to advanced professional development programs

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Qualifikationen

• Experience in procurement or category management within metal raw materials (e.g. steel, copper, aluminium).
• Proven experience managing large supplier portfolios and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Fluent in English; German or French language skills desirable.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement the global metals sourcing strategy.
• Lead tenders, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Monitor and anticipate global metals market trends.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Sustainability

Continuous improvement

Ausbildung

University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

We're partnering with a global industry leader to find a Senior Category Manager - Metals to drive category strategy, supplier excellence, and innovation across a high-impact materials portfolio. You will be expected to travel to plants in France.

About the Role

As Senior Category Manager for Metals, you'll take full responsibility for defining and executing the global sourcing strategy for metal raw materials that underpin the company's diverse product portfolio.

You'll act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders, ensuring cost-effective, sustainable, and reliable supply in a market defined by volatility and change.

Working within an international sourcing organization, you'll help build the bridge between procurement, production, and innovation - driving long-term value creation through strong supplier partnerships and data-driven decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the global metals sourcing strategy, aligning with business growth and sustainability objectives

Lead tenders, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management for key metals categories

Monitor and anticipate global metals market trends to inform proactive sourcing decisions

Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic supplier partnerships to secure quality, supply continuity, and innovation

Collaborate with internal stakeholders across production, engineering, and supply chain to meet manufacturing needs

Drive initiatives around supplier innovation, sustainability, and technology sharing

Ensure compliance with regulations, company standards, and ethical sourcing principles

About You

University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Experience in procurement or category management within metal raw materials (e.g. steel, copper, aluminium)

Proven experience managing large supplier portfolios and strategic sourcing initiatives

Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

Fluent in English, German or French language skills desirable

Experience with SAP and solid understanding of category management methodologies

A proactive mindset, resilience under pressure, and passion for continuous improvement and sustainability

What's on Offer

A strategic, high-visibility role within a global manufacturing environment

The chance to shape sourcing strategy for one of the company's most critical material categories

A culture that values innovation, teamwork, and sustainability

Personalized onboarding and access to advanced professional development programs

Excellent opportunities for career progression within an international organization