Category Manager

We ARE Renewables; Nijmegen; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to develop and implement category strategies for materials related to the renewable sector. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical and communication skills in both Dutch and English. This role offers a hybrid work environment in Arnhem.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years work experience in Supply Chain Management and/or Procurement.
• Experience with EU tender systems such as Mercell.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for specific materials.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders for category strategy.
• Conduct supplier meetings and follow up on agreements.
• Contribute to innovation themes within the field.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Category strategy development

Stakeholder management

Experience with EU tenders

Independence

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement

Job description

Recruitment Consultant at We ARE Renewables

Category Manager

Responsibilities:

• As a Category Manager, you'll work on the purchasing and tendering of components in the primary process. Your main responsibilities include:
• Development of category strategies: You develop and implement strategies for specific materials and installations, manage accreditation schemes and carry out EU tenders.
• Stakeholder management: Proactively manage internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, to ensure that all interests are properly taken into account when developing and working with the category strategy.
• Supplier relations: You conduct supplier meetings and visits, and ensure the implementation and follow-up of (framework) agreements.
• Innovation and optimization: Active contribution to innovation themes such as standardization, digitalization, data, and sustainability within your field of work.
• You act as an escalation point for structural issues within a specific category.
• The work within this team or project contributes to the modernization, expansion and sustainability of the Dutch high-voltage network.

Who you are

• We are looking for an experienced professional with strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and experience in developing and implementing category strategies.
• You have the following qualifications:
• Bachelor's/Master's degree, preferably in a relevant field such as Supply Chain Management and/or Procurement.
• Relevant, at least 5 years, work experience in the field of Supply Chain Management and/or Procurement, preferably related to Category Management.
• Experience with EU tenders, such as systems such as Mercell.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to convince other (both internal and external) stakeholders of the category strategy to be implemented.
• Independence and initiative, but also the ability to work well within a team.
• Strong communication skills and an excellent command of both Dutch and English.

Location: Arnhem + Hybrid

Duration: ASAP – May 29 2026

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management, Supply Chain, and Purchasing

Industries

• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing