Senior Global Category Manager (all genders)

Evotec SE; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Transport allowance

In-house canteen

Capital forming benefits

Flexible working hours

Holiday pay

Annual bonus

Job summary

Evotec SE in Hamburg is seeking a Senior Global Category Manager to own end-to-end IT & Telecom category strategy across a multi-region footprint. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier governance, and align procurement with technology strategy.

This full-time role requires 8–12+ years in procurement with IT category focus, strong negotiation, and senior stakeholder engagement. You will manage global suppliers, drive cost optimisation, and collaborate with IT leadership to deliver value and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business required.
• Master's/MBA desirable.
• MCIPS or equivalent certification desirable.
• 8–12+ years procurement experience with IT category focus.
• Proven experience managing complex sourcing initiatives.
• Strong commercial and negotiation capability.
• Experience managing global or multi-region suppliers.
• Strong senior-level stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding IT cost drivers and market dynamics.
• Ability to operate in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and own global category strategy for IT & Telecom categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and complex negotiations.
• Develop supplier segmentation and strategic supplier management approach.
• Manage key global suppliers and lead supplier governance (QBRs).
• Partner with IT leadership to align procurement with technology strategy.
• Drive cost optimisation, value creation, and innovation opportunities.
• Develop and manage sourcing pipeline and savings delivery.
• Influence stakeholders at EVP and SVP level.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance.
• Collaborate with Procurement Operations and Excellence teams.

Skills

IT procurement

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Supplier management

Multi-region experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Master's Degree or MBA

MCIPS

Certified Technology Procurement

Job description

We are currently seeking for our Headquarter in Hamburg a highly motivated and dedicated

Senior Global Category Manager (all genders)

Full-time and permanent

Other Locations: Toulouse, Verona, Abingdon

This role owns the end-to-end IT & Telecom category strategy across a multi-region footprint. The role drives commercial value, supplier optimisation, and innovation while partnering with IT Leadership. The role operates across multiple regions and leads strategic supplier relationships, complex sourcing initiatives, and category transformation activities. The role combines strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery and includes direct leadership of category team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own global category strategy for IT & Telecom categories
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and complex negotiations
• Develop supplier segmentation and strategic supplier management approach
• Manage key global suppliers and lead supplier governance (QBRs)
• Partner with IT leadership to align procurement with technology strategy
• Drive cost optimisation, value creation, and innovation opportunities
• Develop and manage sourcing pipeline and savings delivery
• Influence stakeholders at EVP and SVP level
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance
• Collaborate with Procurement Operations and Excellence teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business - Essential
• Master's Degree or MBA - Desirable
• MCIPS (Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply) or equivalent
• Certified Technology Procurement qualification (where available) - Desirable
• 8–12+ years procurement experience, with strong IT category experience
• Proven experience managing complex sourcing initiatives
• Strong commercial and negotiation capability
• Experience managing global or multi-region suppliers
• Strong stakeholder engagement at senior levels
• Understanding of IT cost drivers and market dynamics
• Ability to operate in a matrix environment

Our Offer

• A position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture and a spirit of community
• A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovations and teamwork
• 30 days of annual holiday, monthly allowance for public transportation, and in‑house canteen
• Capital forming benefits, flexible working hours, holiday pay, and annual bonus depending on performance

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

EN: In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.

IT: In compliance with fundamental ethical and professional principles and with Legislative Decree 198/2006, Evotec is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace built on mutual respect. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees based on their skills, experience, and professional qualifications. In line with our ethical and professional principles, all employment‑related decisions, including recruitment and selection processes, are made fairly and without any form of discrimination. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.