About the role

  • Global Category Manager developing MRO strategy for Gedeon Richter Plc. Managing supplier relationships and integrating sustainability into procurement processes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and own the global category strategy for MRO category
  • Act as the primary strategic interface between Global Procurement and key business functions
  • Build and manage relationships with key global suppliers to drive innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement
  • Negotiate and maintain global framework agreements, ensuring commercial, quality, and compliance standards are met
  • Integrate sustainability, ESG, and carbon footprint reduction objectives into category strategies and supplier selection
  • Champion the use of digital procurement tools, analytics, and automation to increase transparency and decision-making speed
  • Define and track global category KPIs

Requirements

  • University degree in Business, Engineering or Life sciences; MBA or advanced degree is preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in procurement or category management, including global or regional responsibilities
  • Proven track record in managing indirect categories, preferably within a regulated, GMP-compliant environment
  • Strong understanding of supplier qualification, quality assurance, and risk management in regulated industries
  • Experience leading cross-functional and cross-regional teams, with high cultural awareness and influencing skills
  • Excellent command of English; additional language is a plus
  • Proficiency with SAP, Ariba and advanced Excel and Power BI skills

Benefits

  • cafeteria
  • stock program
  • private life insurance
  • In-house medical services and Medicover service
  • Home office opportunity (2 days/week)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Car or car allowance is provided
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Various sports opportunities (gym, swimming pool, AYCM)
  • Challenging, responsible professional work
  • Long-term employment in an innovative and secure workplace

Job title

Global Category Manager – MRO

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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