Category Manager for Office Home Print products driving business growth strategies and collaborating with internal teams. Managing product lines and analyzing KPIs for sales performance improvements.
About the role
- Technical Buyer managing strategic procurement for battery storage projects. Collaborating with suppliers and ensuring compliance with regulations in the energy sector.
Responsibilities
- You manage the strategic procurement of key components and services for battery storage projects (e.g., battery systems, PCS, transformers, switchgear, EMS/SCADA as well as EPC and BoP services)
- You develop commodity-group and supplier strategies taking into account global supply chains, raw material markets and regulatory requirements
- You independently run international tenders (RFQ/RFP) and evaluate offers both technically and commercially
- You negotiate complex project and framework contracts including delivery terms, warranties, availability commitments and liquidated damages
- You identify supply-chain risks early and develop appropriate hedging and procurement strategies
- As a partner to our technical departments, you contribute procurement expertise to specifications, procurement decisions and approval processes
- You actively support the development of scalable procurement processes, tools and structures for our growing project portfolio
Requirements
- Degree in engineering, industrial engineering, business administration or a comparable qualification
- Several years of experience in technical procurement, project procurement or category management—ideally in the energy, infrastructure or industrial sector
- Good understanding of electrotechnical components, systems or infrastructure projects and the relevant technical interrelationships
- Experience in contract negotiations, price analysis, supplier management and commercial procurement decisions
- Analytical thinking, a structured working style and strong negotiation skills
- Strong communication skills and a confident manner with internal and external stakeholders
- Occasional willingness to travel to our site in Munich
- Very good German and strong English skills
Benefits
- Purpose: Actively shape the energy transition with projects that have real impact
- Stability: Booming industry, stable company and long-term perspectives
- Development: Personal training and clear career opportunities are explicitly encouraged
- Collaboration: Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making and a collegial working environment
- Flexibility: Modern workplace equipment, flexible working hours and varied projects across Germany
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