Global Category Manager (m/f/d) - Field Service

Voith GmbH & Co.; Heidenheim an der Brenz; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Voith in Heidenheim is seeking a Global Category Manager (m/f/d) for Field Service. You will develop and execute a global procurement strategy for the Field Service category, overseeing a multi-regional team and ensuring alignment with procurement and business objectives.

The role involves cost optimization, supplier innovation, risk management, and CSR-aligned category strategies across global operations, with substantial travel expected (30-50%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration, supply chain management, mechanical engineering or a comparable field.
• Proficiency in procurement software such as SAP, PurOne and other digital sourcing platforms.
• Certifications such as CIPS or CPSM are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global procurement strategy for the Field Service category.
• Lead a global category management team across regions with 3-5 regional managers.
• Drive cost optimization, supplier innovation, risk management, and quality on a global scale.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Global team leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CIPS certification

CPSM certification

Tools

SAP

PurOne

Job description

Global Category Manager (m/f/d) - Field Service Job Description

About the Voith Group

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. Founded in 1867, 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.

Global Category Manager (m/f/d) - Field Service

Job ID 79261

Location Heidenheim

Your tasks

• Develop and execute a global procurement strategy for category 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 are required as well as willingness to travel worldwide (approx. 30-50%).
• 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.

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