Global Indirect Spend Category Manager

BDR Thermea Group; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BDR Thermea Group in the Netherlands is seeking a Category Buyer Indirect Spend to own a diverse portfolio of indirect categories and shape sourcing strategies. You will lead cross-functional collaboration and drive value through informed supplier choices and category plans.

In this role you will work with Finance, HR, IT, Facilities and Operations, negotiate contracts, monitor spend and delivery performance, and support international procurement initiatives while upholding sustainability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of working and thinking.
• Several years of experience in Procurement, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing or Supplier Management.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience working with a broad stakeholder network.
• An analytical mindset combined with commercial awareness.
• The ability to operate confidently in both Dutch and English.
• Experience in indirect procurement or international organisations would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Leading sourcing and tender projects from strategy through implementation.
• Building and executing category plans that support business objectives.
• Partnering with stakeholders in Finance, HR, IT, Facilities, Operations and other functions to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Negotiating contracts, commercial conditions and service agreements with suppliers.
• Managing supplier relationships and driving continuous performance improvements.
• Identifying opportunities for supplier consolidation, standardisation and efficiency gains.
• Monitoring spend, savings and procurement performance.
• Supporting the implementation of international procurement initiatives and category strategies within the local organisation.
• Contributing to sustainability, compliance and risk management objectives.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Commercial awareness

Dutch-English bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

BDR Thermea Group in the Netherlands is seeking a Category Buyer Indirect Spend to own a diverse portfolio of indirect categories and shape sourcing strategies. You will lead cross-functional collaboration and drive value through informed supplier choices and category plans.

In this role you will work with Finance, HR, IT, Facilities and Operations, negotiate contracts, monitor spend and delivery performance, and support international procurement initiatives while upholding sustainability and