Global Category Manager - Corporate Services (all genders)

TeamViewer GmbH; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative software company is seeking a Global Category Manager to lead strategic procurement for corporate services. This role involves developing procurement strategies for HR, Legal, and IT Services, managing supplier relations, and ensuring cost efficiency in procurement decisions. Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience in strategic procurement, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in German and English. Join a diverse team that supports a flexible work environment and professional growth.

Leistungen

Great compensation and benefits packages

Option to lease an e-bike

Access to CorporateBenefits platform

Regular team events

Hybrid and flexible work time

Work From Abroad Program

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years in strategic procurement and category management.
• Fluent in German and English is mandatory.
• Experience in managing complex supplier contracts.

Aufgaben

• Drive cost reduction and value creation initiatives.
• Lead complex contract negotiations.
• Develop comprehensive category procurement strategies.

Kenntnisse

Strategic Procurement

Category Management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Communication skills

Team player

Ausbildung

3-5 years in Strategic Procurement

Fluency in English and German

Jobbeschreibung

Global Category Manager - Corporate Services (all genders)

Join TeamViewer, the leader in remote connectivity software. We harness the potential of cutting‑edge technologies such as Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence to push the boundaries of innovation and shape the future of digitalization.

Our team of more than 1,500 employees spans different continents, cultures and disciplines. With our inclusive values, we celebrate the unique perspectives and talents each individual brings to the table and foster a dynamic work environment where new ideas thrive.

Become part of our winning team and help us create a world that works better.

Responsibilities

As Category Manager – Corporate Services, you will be responsible for the strategic procurement and end‑to‑end category management of Professional Services such as HR, Legal, IT Services, Consulting, Travel and Facility Management across our global organization. You will develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy, manage key suppliers and commercial agreements, and ensure cost‑efficient, innovative, and future‑oriented procurement decisions. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders from HR, Legal, IT and Finance to understand requirements, optimise total cost of ownership and drive value across the organisation. You will lead complex sourcing initiatives, negotiate high‑impact contracts, and support the global procurement strategy with market insights, risk management and continuous improvement.

• Identify and drive cost reduction, process efficiency, and value creation initiatives across global, regional, and site‑level for HR, Legal, IT Services and Finance categories.
• Contribute to high‑impact strategic projects with visibility at executive level and help shape a future‑oriented procurement landscape.
• Develop and implement category procurement strategies in close collaboration with global stakeholders such as IT, Finance, Legal.
• Manage and lead complex contract negotiations.
• Support the integration of sustainability, compliance, and risk management into procurement decisions and supplier selection processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements, align sourcing strategies with business needs, and ensure smooth execution.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, innovation, and risk factors to continuously improve the supplier base and overall category performance.
• Ensure full adherence to global procurement policies, governance standards, and contribute to the improvement of tools, processes, and best practices.

Requirements

Professional Experience & Expertise

• Extensive professional experience (at least 3‑5 years) in Strategic Procurement and Category Management, preferably in HR / Legal / IT Services Categories.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing processes and supplier management.
• Proven ability to manage complex supplier contracts and negotiations at a regional or global level.
• Experience in driving cost optimisation, efficiency improvements, and supporting category strategy implementation.
• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong competence in analysing spend numbers, structure projects, and communicating progress to stakeholders and the management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across organisational units and functions, and build strong and trust‑ful relationships with internal stakeholders as well as with key suppliers.
• Capable of communicating complex procurement topics clearly and persuasively.

Personal Strengths

• Team player with assertiveness, ownership mentality, and a solution‑oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills, able to build relationships and influence decisions constructively.
• Structured, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in an international environment.

Languages

• Fluency in German and English (mandatory).
• Any other language skills are a plus.

What We Offer

• Onsite Onboarding in our HQ office for an optimal start
• Great compensation and benefits packages including company achievement bonus or sales bonus, company stocks and regular salary reviews
• Premiums for the private pension plan (BAV) up to the maximum amount are topped up by TeamViewer
• Public transport friendly offices
• Option to lease an e‑bike (Germany only)
• Special terms for local gyms
• Access to CorporateBenefitsplatform with many discounts
• Regular Team events and company‑wide celebrations
• Open door policy, no dress code rules, frequent All Hands and Leadership Lunches
• Hybrid and Flexible work time with up to 50% home office
• Work From Abroad Program allowing up to 40 days of work outside your contracting country
• We celebrate diversity as one of core values, join and drive one of the C‑A‑R‑E initiatives together with us!

TeamViewer is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. We C‑A‑R‑E and understand that our diverse, values‑driven culture makes us stronger. As we continue to grow as a company, we also focus on enabling our employees to grow both personally and professionally. We are proud to have an open and embracing workplace environment that will empower you to be your best no matter your gender, civil or family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.