Indirect Category Manager - Europe

JELD-WEN, Inc.; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking an Indirect Category Lead to drive CAPEX sourcing strategies in a pan-European role. You will manage budgets, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost competitiveness. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and negotiation skills and experience in a global organization. Fluent English required; additional languages a plus. This position offers excellent benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Collaborative environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven success in a global organization.
• Experience in CAPEX spend.
• Exceptional negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the CAPEX sourcing strategy.
• Own the annual budget and forecasting.
• Manage contract negotiations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Job description

We are seeking an Indirect Category Lead to join our Europe Sourcing Team in a strategic, pan-European role that can be based in the UK, or our Estonia and Latvia locations.

Reporting to the Senior Category Manager you will play a pivotal role in shaping long-term investment and sourcing decisions. As Category Manager for Europe, you’ll be at the heart of our sourcing transformation, with a primary focus on indirect CAPEX.

You’ll lead the development and execution of our CAPEX strategy, processes, and supplier base ensuring robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) by delivering measurable value through a comprehensive total cost management approach.

What your impact will be:

• Lead and evolve the CAPEX sourcing strategy, aligning with business goals and long-term investment plans.
• Own the annual budget, forecasting, and reporting for your spend area(s).
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that mitigate risk and drive value.
• Ensure cost competitiveness to meet financial targets.
• Manage contract negotiations and ensure timely execution with strategic suppliers.
• Oversee supplier selection and evaluation, including make vs. buy decisions, sourcing strategies, and VA/VE initiatives.
• Deliver sourcing projects that reduce total cost of ownership, especially within CAPEX categories.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Proven success in a global organisation, balancing local and international requirements.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen skills, with deep experience in CAPEX spend.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production business would be an advantage.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to develop strategies that perform in inflationary markets.
• Resilient and confident in leading initiatives through complex challenges.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels.
• A professional level of fluency in English is required. Any other languages such as German would be an advantage.
• Some ad hoc travel may be required.

JELD-WEN is a leading global manufacturer of doors and windows with over 18,000 employees worldwide. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities.

JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.