Global Category Leader: Installers & Engineering Services (Hybrid)

dormakaba International Holding AG; Heroica Nogales; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (4 days in office)

Training and mentorship programs

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

dormakaba International Holding AG in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, seeks a Global Category Manager for Installers & Engineering Services / Technical Consultants. The role reports to the DVP Global Indirect Procurement and drives global sourcing strategies for critical service categories.

You will lead cross-regional strategic sourcing, manage key suppliers, negotiate favorable contracts, and deliver cost savings while advancing procurement governance and supplier performance in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of Procurement or Category Management experience in a global organization.
• Experience developing global category strategies for Installers and Engineering Services.
• Experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives and high-value negotiations.
• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships and executive stakeholders.
• Experience in global matrix organizations and cross-regional coordination.
• Experience in supplier governance, contract management, and procurement transformation is desirable.
• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder influence across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead global category strategies for Installers and Engineering Services.
• Drive global strategy execution across EMEA, AMER, and APAC with regional teams.
• Manage supplier relationships, governance, and supplier portfolio optimization.
• Deliver cost savings, payment-term improvements, and supplier innovation.
• Establish global standards, SLAs, and commercial frameworks; support procurement transformation.

Skills

Global category strategy development

Strategic sourcing leadership

Negotiation and contracting

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-regional coordination

Change management

Analytical & financial acumen

Fluent English and German

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Engineering-related degree

Job description

dormakaba International Holding AG in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, seeks a Global Category Manager for Installers & Engineering Services / Technical Consultants. The role reports to the DVP Global Indirect Procurement and drives global sourcing strategies for critical service categories.

You will lead cross-regional strategic sourcing, manage key suppliers, negotiate favorable contracts, and deliver cost savings while advancing procurement governance and supplier performance in a hybrid work model.