Category Manager specializing in FMCG with strategic and operational responsibilities. Working at a leading E - Commerce company based in Berlin.
About the role
- Senior Specialist in IT Procurement managing software sourcing and vendor engagement at a global healthcare leader. Collaborating with IT and business stakeholders to deliver procurement solutions.
Responsibilities
- Act as a key individual contributor within the software category, supporting the execution of sourcing strategies aligned with global procurement objectives, compliance requirements, and business performance goals.
- Provide sourcing support for the Software IT team, including contract negotiation support, pricing and financial analysis, contract administration, and competitive bidding activities.
- Support enterprise and strategic sourcing initiatives under category leadership guidance.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with global IT and business stakeholders, tailored to their business needs and aligned with global procurement strategy.
- Serve as a trusted procurement partner for assigned stakeholders by providing responsive, value‑focused sourcing support.
- Collaborate effectively in a global, matrixed environment across regions.
- Support adoption of the company’s global procurement strategy, global category management approach, and standard ways of working across regions.
- Ensure sourcing activities comply with global policies, processes, and governance requirements.
- Support supplier value management activities with key suppliers in the software category, including performance tracking, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to supplier governance models and encourage supplier‑led innovation aligned with business and technology needs.
- Support implementation of supplier performance reviews and improvement actions as required.
- Actively support inclusion objectives by growing relationships and spend with Suppliers where applicable.
- Promote responsible sourcing practices in alignment with company values and procurement standards.
- Record, track, and report cost savings, value creation, and project progress for IT sourcing initiatives within Procurement’s Savings Database.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting to support audits, governance, and performance measurement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Technology, Finance, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in IT, IT procurement, sourcing, or vendor management.
- Experience supporting negotiation of commercial and legal contract terms and conditions.
- Experience supporting procurement processes and vendor management activities.
- Experience conducting financial and pricing analysis.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days
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