Procurement Category Manager

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions in Europe seeks a Direct Procurement Category Manager (German Speaking) to lead end-to-end sourcing for Hardware (primarily), OEM Software and Services across Europe. The role combines strategic sourcing, supplier management and commercial leadership in a global, matrixed environment.

You will partner with Product, Services and Commercial teams, negotiate complex contracts, manage supplier relationships, assess market trends, and drive savings while ensuring

Qualifications

• Procurement experience (3+ years) ideally across OEM, hardware, software, or services categories
• Strong commercial negotiator with experience managing complex supplier agreements
• Sound understanding of contract governance, risk, and compliance
• Ability to partner with and influence senior stakeholders
• Commercially astute with strong analytical and financial awareness
• Degree qualified (CIPS preferred) with ERP/procurement system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Responsibilities

• Own and drive category strategies across Hardware (primarily), OEM Software, and Services
• Analyse market trends, cost drivers, and innovation opportunities to inform sourcing decisions
• Optimise and consolidate the supplier base where appropriate
• Lead negotiations for complex commercial agreements, securing best-in-class pricing and terms
• Partner with Legal to draft and manage supplier contracts
• Oversee contract lifecycle management and ensure compliance
• Act as the strategic procurement partner to Product, Services, and Commercial teams
• Align sourcing strategies with technology roadmaps and business objectives
• Support customer opportunities through commercial and supplier engagement
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships
• Lead performance reviews and resolve supplier-related issues, acting as an escalation point when necessary
• Drive value, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Identify and mitigate supply and market risks
• Manage category spend and deliver savings initiatives
• Ensure procurement activities meet policy and compliance standards

Skills

Procurement experience

Strong negotiator

Stakeholder influence

Contract governance

Analytical skills

Financial awareness

Education

Degree qualified (CIPS preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

Direct Procurement Category Manager, German Speaking

Department:

EU Procurement

Why Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions?

At Toshiba, we're transforming retail with innovative solutions that tackle everyday challenges. Our mission is to turn retail visions into reality by providing expert guidance and cutting-edge technologies. We help Retailers navigate obstacles and accelerate their growth, reimagining customer engagement.

Innovation drives retail success, so we invest in future technologies to keep pace with evolving customer expectations. We work closely with clients to develop strategies and solutions that align with their goals, ensuring their business shines today and in the future.

Join Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions and be a key partner in our customers' success. If you share our vision of a seamless, interactive shopping experience, let's drive this together!

Role Overview - What’s ‘In-store’?

The Direct Procurement Category Manager enables the end-to-end strategy for Hardware (primarily), OEM, Software, and Services categories. The role combines strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial leadership, partnering cross-functionally to deliver value, manage risk, and drive operational excellence.

The successful candidate will thrive in a global, matrixed environment, confidently partnering with stakeholders across Europe. Strong communication skills in both English and German are essential to building relationships and driving results.

Key Responsibilities:

Category Strategy & Management

• Own and drive category strategies across Hardware (primarily), OEM Software, and Services
• Analyse market trends, cost drivers, and innovation opportunities to inform sourcing decisions
• Optimise and consolidate the supplier base where appropriate

Commercial and Contract Leadership

• Lead negotiations for complex commercial agreements, securing best-in-class pricing and terms
• Partner with Legal to draft and manage supplier contracts
• Oversee contract lifecycle management and ensure compliance

Business Partnering

• Act as the strategic procurement partner to Product, Services, and Commercial teams
• Align sourcing strategies with technology roadmaps and business objectives
• Support customer opportunities through commercial and supplier engagement

Supplier Relationship and Performance Management

• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships
• Lead performance reviews and resolve supplier-related issues, acting as an escalation point when necessary
• Drive value, innovation, and continuous improvement

Financial, Risk and Governance

• Manage category spend and deliver savings initiatives
• Identify and mitigate supply and market risks
• Ensure procurement activities meet policy and compliance standards

What We’re Looking For

• Procurement experience (3+ years) ideally across OEM, hardware, software, or services categories
• Strong commercial negotiator with experience managing complex supplier agreements
• Sound understanding of contract governance, risk, and compliance
• Ability to partner with and influence senior stakeholders
• Commercially astute with strong analytical and financial awareness
• Degree qualified (CIPS preferred) with ERP/procurement system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Why Join Us?

At our company, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative and fast-paced international environment. We value fresh ideas, encourage continuous learning, and empower our people to take ownership of their work.

Joining our team in this position of mid-level seniority means you'll:

• Be part of a supportive, collaborative culture where your contributions are valued.
• Work on meaningful projects that influence the business and drive innovation.
• Have opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career.
• Collaborate with talented colleagues across multiple functions and countries.
• Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions based on skills, experience, and business needs.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Guided by our values of Respect, Empowerment, Teamwork, Adaptability, and Leadership, we're proud to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where people are empowered to grow, succeed, and make an impact.