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Global Category Manager

Dormakaba


Job Location:

Nogales - Mexico

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 28 August 2026 (10 days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Overview

dormakaba is seeking a Global Category Manager Metal Profiles and Tubes based in Nogales. This role will report directly to the Deputy Vice President Category Management Direct and work closely with stakeholder management and working with international teams.

What you will do

  • Global Category Management:Drive innovative market-oriented procurement strategies and ensure the availability of goods and services. Take ownership of theMetal Profiles and Tubes category with a focus on aluminium extrusion.
  • Global Category Objectives:Define implement and monitor category objectives and KPIs in alignment with global strategies.
  • Procurement Strategies:Develop and implement global sourcing strategies including continuous market analysis and close collaboration with Regional Category Managers.
  • Contract & Supplier Management:Manage contracts develop supplier relationships and ensure the implementation of global requirements.
  • Demand Consolidation:Consolidate global requirements and ensure effective alignment between global strategies and regional needs.
  • Stakeholder & Interface Management:Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders suppliers and external partners.
  • Strategic Sourcing & RFx:Lead tenders and sourcing projects including negotiations while ensuring compliance and identifying efficiency opportunities.
  • Market & Data Analysis:Provide market insights trends and supplier data to support global procurement strategies.
  • Standardization:Ensure global processes harmonization and transparency across procurement activities.
  • Global Project Leadership:Lead global procurement and performance optimization projects.

What we require

  • Completed university degree in business engineering industrial engineering or a comparable qualification.
  • Minimum of3 years of experience in a similar strategic procurement role ideally with a focus on metal profiles tubes or raw materials.
  • Proven experience managing global tenders and negotiations in an international environment.
  • Experience in stakeholder management and working with international teams.
  • Strong communication skills with excellent networking abilities.
  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills.
  • Strong negotiation skills combined with analytical thinking and a structured approach.

What we offer

  • Best opportunities in a globally operating company valuing diversity inclusion sustainability and mutual trust
  • Attractive remuneration package
  • Hybrid working model (4 days per week in-office required)
  • Training and mentorship programs
  • Access to over 15000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools banks airports hospitals hotels and many more we enable seamless movement within secure safe and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba you are encouraged to take initiative develop your skills and build your career alongside 16000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

Work in a place where you matter apply now!


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