Category Manager responsible for developing purchasing strategies and managing product portfolios. A part of Coffeedesk aiming to deliver exceptional coffee experiences.
About the role
- Global Category Manager developing global category strategies for mobile power generation and energy storage technologies. Leading procurement activities and ensuring sustainability alignment with the business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a global category strategy across mobile power generation and energy storage technologies, ensuring alignment with business, product and sustainability objectives
- Lead direct and indirect procurement activities for the category, including supplier selection, approval and onboarding to support both existing products and new product introductions
- Drive procurement savings and value creation through supplier rationalisation, pricing strategies, cost control initiatives and structured sourcing programmes
- Undertake detailed spend, consumption and market analysis across assigned categories to identify cost-saving opportunities, supply risks and optimisation levers
- Partner closely with Engineering / Product Management (at global and regional level) to support new product implementation, ensuring suppliers are technically capable, scalable and aligned to product roadmaps
- Lead and deliver sustainable cost reduction initiatives with key global suppliers, balancing cost, quality, innovation and security of supply
- Ensure full contractual, commercial and legal compliance, holding suppliers accountable to agreed terms and performance standards
Requirements
- Proven experience in category management or strategic procurement within the energy sector, power generation or renewable energy
- A technical background or strong technical understanding, ideally gained through engineering, technical procurement, or working closely with product and engineering teams
- A strong track record of delivering measurable, sustainable procurement savings and supplier-led value creation at a global or multi-region level
- Experience leading supplier rationalisation, consolidation and strategic sourcing initiatives within complex supply chains
- Confidence working with and influencing senior stakeholders, balancing technical, commercial and operational requirements
- Strong analytical capability, with experience in spend analysis, market assessment and lifecycle cost modelling
Benefits
- 30 vacation days for a balanced work-life
- Annual bonus in addition to salary
- Company pension scheme with a 9% employer contribution
- Exclusive employee discounts and referral bonuses
- A dynamic, international environment with real development opportunities
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