Senior Category Manager - Data & Online Services (m/f/d)*

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft; München; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading reinsurance company in Munich is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing initiatives in financial and insurance data. The role involves managing complex global projects and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive procurement experience, negotiation skills, and a strong educational background in economics or a related field. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Retirement provision

Work-life balance

Health management

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in procurement with a proven track record of strategic sourcing.
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing external data or SaaS, preferably in insurance.
• Experience supporting global strategies across business units.

Aufgaben

• Lead strategic procurement processes including contract negotiations and implementation.
• Develop sourcing, supplier and risk strategies.
• Ensure compliance with legal and corporate standards.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Analytical mindset

Project management

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Degree in economics, engineering, supply chain management

Tools

E-sourcing platforms

AI tools

Analytics software

Jobbeschreibung

As part of the Global Sourcing Team and reporting to the Global Category Manager for Data & Online Services you will take ownership of strategic procurement initiatives in the subcategories of Financial Data, Insurance Data, Rating Data and all other kinds of data.
You will focus on delivering optimal sourcing solutions that create business value, strengthen supplier relationships, Construct and and redesign, support digital transformation, and ensure compliance with regulatory and risk standards.
In this senior role, you will lead complex, high‑spend global projects and collaborate with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

Your Job

• Ensure strategic procurement processes including demand management, tenders, offer evaluations, contract negotiations and implementation
• Support the Global Category Manager in developing sourcing, supplier, and risk strategies, as well as shaping the process value chain
• Ensure alignment and implementation of global procurement strategies across the organization
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal key stakeholders and suppliers
• Influence stakeholders and senior business partners to support and implement sourcing strategies
• Apply deep category and market knowledge to identify opportunities and drive results
• Foster global interaction with the procurement functions within Munich Re Group (e.g. ERGO, MEAG)
• Promote the use of digital procurement tools and improve user satisfaction (e.g. Coupa)
• Ensure all sourcing activities comply with legal, regulatory, and corporate social responsibility standards

Your Profile

• Degree in economics, engineering, supply chain management or a comparable qualification
• Extensive experience in procurement, with a proven track record of leading strategic sourcing and supplier management
• In‑depth knowledge of purchasing external data and/ or software/SaaS; prior experience in the Insurance industry preferred in Procurement or Data‑related roles
• Strong international negotiation and advanced contracting skills for complex sourcing projects
• Experience supporting global strategies Rodney across business units and countries
• Analytical, solution‑oriented mindset with the ability to manage complexity
• Skilled in procurement tools and technologies, such as e‑sourcing platforms, AI, and analytics software
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English
• Customer‑focused and confident working across all levels in an international environment

Application Instructions

In order to consider your application, we require your application to be submitted via our online applicant portal. In addition to uploading your CV, we recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position is of interest to you.
We’ll review cobertura promptly and, if you meet the criteria, we’ll contact you.

About us

Asர‍ the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 16,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.
Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.
Sounds like you? Push negro with us and be part of Munich Re.
Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Unlock your potential

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

• Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
• Retirement provision: state of the art in‑house pension solutions.
• Work‑life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work‑life balance.
• Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.
• Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified.

Münchener Rückversicherungs‑Gesellschaft
Sascha Srbecky, HR Consultant