Indirect Category Manager (2481)
Indirect Category Manager (2481)
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About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and structured Global Indirect Category Manager to lead the strategic sourcing and procurement activities for key indirect spend areas including Professional Services IT and 3rd Party Manufacturing (3PM). This role is central to developing and delivering category strategies preparing and managing contracts and ensuring optimal value delivery across the organization.
You will play a key role in empowering cost center owners enabling structural cost control and driving organizational agility. The role demands strong project management skills the ability to challenge the status quo and the confidence to communicate effectively with senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing across indirect categories (e.g. Professional Services IT 3PM) including e-auctions tenders and negotiations.
Develop implement and deliver indirect procurement strategies that align with business objectives and cost optimization goals.
Prepare review negotiate and manage contracts in collaboration with business stakeholders ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
Build and embed procurement policies and frameworks that empower cost center owners to manage budgets more effectively.
Partner with senior stakeholders to identify business needs manage supplier performance and align procurement goals with functional priorities.
Use data-driven insights to evaluate opportunities build business cases and ensure sourcing decisions are grounded in sound analysis.
Maintain a high level of organization and agility to manage multiple priorities and sourcing projects simultaneously.
Ensure traceability and governance of sourcing activities including adherence to procurement processes and documentation standards.
Act as a change agent to challenge current ways of working improve sourcing efficiency and promote value-based thinking across the organization.
Experience and skills required
Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Procurement or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in indirect procurement preferably with exposure to Professional Services IT or outsourcing categories.
Demonstrated experience in contract lifecycle management and negotiation.
Proven ability to design and deliver category strategies with measurable business impact.
Exceptional organizational skills and the agility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; confident in presenting and influencing senior leadership.
Experience working in matrix organizations and cross-functional teams.
Why Join Us
Join the worlds leading company in natural color solutions shaping the future of food through innovation science and strong supplier collaboration.
Play a role in transforming the food industry by enabling healthier more natural productsbecause we believe that nature gets it right.
Take ownership of strategic sourcing initiatives with direct impact on cost quality and supply security influencing both global supply chains and regional farming communities.
Be part of a collaborative and agile environment where your ideas matter and your work contributes to real business outcomes.
Help build long-term sourcing strategies that not only meet todays needs but also anticipate tomorrows challengesensuring resilience and value creation in a changing world.
Furthermore we provide
Dynamic and collaborative working environment in a truly diverse global organisation where you can make impact every day
Customer and team-oriented culture
Attractive compensation package incl. Health Insurance Life Insurance MyBenefit Cafeteria Lunch Cards Pension Plans
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
