Category Manager - IT (m/f/d) Düsseldorf (DE) Indirekter Einkauf

The future looks like you

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Category Manager to oversee the IT procurement activities within our organization. The Category Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve cost effectiveness and associated organizational objectives.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for IT procurement categories, aligning with organizational objectives and stakeholder requirements.
• Implement and drive high level of adoption of procurement policies, procedures, and programs for the Category to ensure the overall Indirect Procurement Targets delivery.
• Execute cost effectiveness programs designed and developed under the Category strategy to realize significant savings both short-, mid- and long-term.
• Responsible for the implementation of overall strategic category management excellence program, i.e. Contracts, Tenders, Planning and Forecasting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and develop procurement strategies that support operational efficiency and sustainability goals.
• Develop relationships with strategic vendors to manage supplier performance & drive continuous improvement in collaboration with relevant internal business.
• Drive innovation and best practices in IT, leveraging technology solutions and process improvements to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes in category scope, providing insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making.

What you bring

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Team player with strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly motivated and forward-looking mindset with a can-do attitude.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in cost modeling, market analysis and financial analysis.
• Sense of urgency and ability to approach and solve problems proactively, anticipating and flagging issues before they occur
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to simplify complex facts into simple messages
• Project management skills with an ability to think outside the box
• Excellent English skills, both written and oral, other languages are a plus

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in Economics, Finance, IT, Logistics, Business Administration or equivalent
• Minimum 3 or more years of experience in strategic procurement, category management or a related role
• Experience in or demonstrated capability of managing commercial results
• Proven track record of developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships

What we offer

• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a great team with an open feedback culture
• In-depth introduction into C&A and your new role and countless learning opportunities via our C&A academy
• Hybrid work model
• An employee discount of 20%