(Global) Category Manager Production Machinery (f/m/d)

TN Germany; Heidenheim an der Brenz; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in healthcare solutions is seeking a Global Category Manager for Production Machinery. This role involves managing procurement processes, negotiating with suppliers, and developing category strategies in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering background and strong negotiation skills, with fluency in English and basic French. Join us to make a significant impact in healthcare.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in mechanical engineering or several years of experience in technical purchasing.
• Fluent in English, basic French; German and Spanish advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Manage global/local category in technical area including procurement processes.
• Negotiate and establish frame agreements with suppliers.
• Perform market analysis and implement supplier strategies.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Intercultural competence

Ausbildung

Degree in mechanical engineering

Mechanical technician qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Social network you want to login/join with:

(Global) Category Manager Production Machinery (f/m/d), Heidenheim

col-narrow-left

Client:

HARTMANN

Location:

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

Job Views:

1

Posted:

16.05.2025

Expiry Date:

30.06.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

At HARTMANN, we’re all in to help , care , protect and grow . We support healthcare professionals, that they can focus on what really matters: to positively impact people´s life. We realize solutions that make a difference. And with your commitment you can grow on your job every day. At HARTMANN we believe in the difference you can make.

Join our team as

(Global) Category Manager Production Machinery (f/m/d)

As part of the Global Indirect Procurement Team, we offer you an exciting and responsible role in a globally operating functional area. We enable our employees to get involved in interesting tasks in a modern working environment and to grow with them, as well as to develop professionally. If you are also enthusiastic about our meaningful product portfolio, we should definitely get to know each other.

Responsibilities:

• Global/ Local Category Management in the technical area ( Capex, MRO , etc). Experience in other areas is desirable but not a requirement
• Independent procurement of (turnkey) production equipment and its maintenance services including MRO
• Responsible of all procurement relevant processes and project tasks in project procurement in the assigned area in a global environment (e.g. supplier pre-selection, cost analysis, contract negotiations, etc) including coordination with the relevant internal stakeholders
• Creation and Implementation of global category and supplier strategies
• Perform market analysis in assigned category, supplier selection and risk management
• Identify and implement potential synergies and measures to achieve savings and cost avoidance targets
• Negotiating and establishing Frame agreements with domestic and global suppliers
• Supplier Onboarding and phase-out
• Regular internal reporting focused on Projects, Cost Savings and Cost avoidance etc.

Qualifications:

• Degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical technician or several years of professional experience in the field of technical purchasing/materials management of Machinery and services or comparable qualification
• We also offer career changers with a corresponding technical background and commercial understanding the opportunity to develop further
• Independent and responsible way of working
• Experience in working with business partners, suppliers and service providers
• Intercultural competence and good stakeholder management
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Negotiation skills and assertiveness
• Fluent English and basic French skills are required. Additional language skills: German and Spanish are considered advantageous

Shape a career that’s focused on healthcare customers, fit for the future and grounded in a culture of trust and openness. Apply now via our online platform.

Your personal contact:

*the male form is for simplification only and stands for the gender-neutral description of the profession