Category Manager Indirect Procurement - EMEA

Lincoln Electric; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

30 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Annual bonus

Job summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Category Manager Indirect Procurement for the EMEA region to develop long-term strategies, lead regional sourcing initiatives, and optimize total cost of ownership. The role requires collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and IT, along with strong supplier management and negotiation skills.

You will drive innovation, sustainability, and governance while managing an international procurement team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; professional certifications are an advantage.
• Several years of experience in strategic procurement within indirect spend categories.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, and complex negotiations.
• Proven experience collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and Finance; leading cross-functional projects and international teams.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with stakeholder management across diverse cultures in EMEA.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Ariba; experience with eSourcing platforms.
• Willingness to travel across the EMEA region as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term category strategies for indirect procurement across the EMEA region.
• Conduct spend analyses, market assessments, and supplier evaluations to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize TCO.
• Lead regional and multi-site sourcing initiatives and conduct professional contract negotiations.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships with performance and risk management.
• Identify and implement innovation, sustainability, and value-creation with strategic suppliers.
• Lead and develop an international procurement team while ensuring governance across EMEA.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure early procurement involvement in business decisions.
• Monitor market and technology trends; promote procurement best practices and digitalization.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

English fluency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement / Supply Chain / Business / Engineering

Professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM, or PMP)

Tools

Ariba

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Category Manager Indirect Procurement - EMEA

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric's innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential 'Linc' that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com .

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are looking for a motivated Category Manager Indirect Procurement - EMEA (m/f/d) to join our team at the earliest possible date on a full-time basis. In this role, you will support our organization with the following responsibilities:

• Develop and implement long-term category strategies for indirect procurement categories across the EMEA region, aligned with business objectives and regional requirements
• Conduct spend analyses, market assessments, and supplier evaluations to identify cost-saving, standardization, and optimization opportunities aimed at improving Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Lead regional and multi-site sourcing initiatives and procurement projects, including professional contract and commercial negotiations
• Build, manage, and continuously develop strategic supplier relationships, including supplier performance management, risk management, and regular business reviews
• Identify and implement innovation, sustainability, and value-creation opportunities in collaboration with strategic suppliers
• Lead and develop an international procurement team while ensuring consistent procurement processes and governance standards across the EMEA organization
• Act as a strategic business partner and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Finance, HR, IT, and other functions to ensure early Procurement involvement in business decisions
• Monitor market and technology trends, promote procurement best practices, and support the digitalization and continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, or PMP) are an advantage

Several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally within technically complex indirect spend categories such as CAPEX, equipment, construction projects, or engineering services

Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, and the execution of complex commercial negotiations

Proven experience collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and Finance, as well as leading cross-functional projects and international teams

Strong analytical skills, excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities, and experience working across diverse cultures and business environments within EMEA

Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional European language skills are an advantage

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with common eSourcing and procurement platforms (e.g., Ariba)

Willingness to travel across the EMEA region as required

YOUR BENEFITS WITH US

• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance
• 30 days of annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus

Please note that benefits are location-specific and may vary depending on the country and site.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.