Global Metal Profiles & Tubes Category Lead – Hybrid

dormakaba International Holding AG; México; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model (4 days in-office

Training and mentorship programs

Access to LinkedIn Learning courses

Job summary

dormakaba, a global leader in access solutions, seeks a Global Category Manager for Metal Profiles and Tubes based in Nogales. You will drive category strategies, manage global tenders, and align with international teams to optimize procurement.

The role requires a university degree, 3+ years in strategic procurement, and fluency in German and English. Hybrid work with four in-office days weekly is offered, along with training and a diverse, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Completed university degree in business, engineering, industrial engineering, or comparable qualification.
• Minimum 3 years in a strategic procurement role, ideally in metal profiles, tubes, or raw materials.
• Proven experience managing global tenders and negotiations in an international environment.
• Experience in stakeholder management and working with international teams.
• Strong communication skills with excellent networking abilities.
• Very good German and English skills.
• Strong negotiation skills with analytical thinking and a structured approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead global category management for Metal Profiles and Tubes, focusing on aluminium extrusion.
• Define, implement, and monitor category objectives and KPIs aligned with global strategies.
• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies with regional collaboration.
• Manage contracts, supplier relationships, and global requirements compliance.
• Consolidate global requirements and align with regional needs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external partners.
• Lead tenders and sourcing projects, including negotiations and RFx processes.
• Provide market insights and supplier data to support procurement strategies.
• Ensure standardization, harmonization, and transparency across activities.
• Lead global procurement and performance optimization projects.

Skills

Metal profiles & tubes

Global procurement

Tender negotiations

Stakeholder management

German and English

Education

University degree in business or engineering

Job description

dormakaba, a global leader in access solutions, seeks a Global Category Manager for Metal Profiles and Tubes based in Nogales. You will drive category strategies, manage global tenders, and align with international teams to optimize procurement.

The role requires a university degree, 3+ years in strategic procurement, and fluency in German and English. Hybrid work with four in-office days weekly is offered, along with training and a diverse, inclusive environment.