Category Manager

Antal Poland; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global exposure

Professional development opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Antal Poland is seeking an experienced Category Manager for global indirect procurement across a manufacturing portfolio. The role combines strategic sourcing with hands-on execution and alliance-building with suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and service.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across manufacturing, engineering, operations, and facilities, driving global category strategies and supplier negotiations in a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in strategic procurement, category management, or sourcing within indirect spend categories.
• Experience in an international business setting with global or regional responsibilities.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Analytical mindset and comfort with market and cost data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies for indirect spend areas (maintenance/ops, facilities, capital investments, construction).
• Lead sourcing initiatives and supplier selection across regions.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities balancing strategy and execution.
• Build long-term partnerships with key suppliers and drive value/continuous improvement.
• Conduct negotiations and manage supplier contracts for cost, quality, service levels.
• Monitor market trends/cost drivers to identify risks/opportunities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, operations, facilities, and project teams.
• Support procurement transformation and cost-optimization programs.
• Track procurement performance and prepare regular reports and analyses.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

English & Polish fluency

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Poznań

Global Procurement Environment

Are you an experienced Procurement professional with a background in indirect categories within a manufacturing environment? We are currently looking for a strategic and hands-on Category Manager who will take ownership of global sourcing activities across a diverse portfolio of indirect spend categories.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an international organization where Procurement plays a key role in driving business performance, supplier innovation, and sustainable growth.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies for indirect spend areas, including maintenance and operational supplies, facility-related services, capital investments, and construction projects.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and supplier selection processes across multiple regions.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, balancing strategic planning with operational execution.
• Build long-term partnerships with key suppliers and identify opportunities for value creation and continuous improvement.
• Conduct commercial negotiations and manage supplier contracts to ensure optimal cost, quality, and service levels.
• Monitor market trends, industry developments, and cost drivers to identify risks and opportunities.
• Partner closely with stakeholders from manufacturing, engineering, technical operations, facilities management, and project teams.
• Support procurement transformation initiatives and contribute to business-wide cost optimization programs.
• Track procurement performance and prepare regular reports and analyses.

What We're Looking For

• Several years of experience in strategic procurement, category management, or sourcing within indirect spend categories.
• Experience working in an international business setting with global or regional responsibilities.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Analytical mindset and confidence in working with market and cost data.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or similar procurement platforms.
• Fluency in both English and Polish.
• Additional European languages will be considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

What Our Client Offers

• A highly visible role with global impact and ownership.
• Opportunity to influence procurement strategy and key business decisions.
• International exposure and cooperation with teams across multiple regions.
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid work model.
• Professional development opportunities and access to global projects.
• Attractive benefits package and supportive work environment.

If you are looking for a role that combines strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and close cooperation with international business stakeholders, we would be pleased to hear from you.