Category Manager managing strategic procurement and end-to-end category management for Professional Services at TeamViewer. Developing strategies and negotiating contracts with global stakeholders in an innovative environment.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the strategic procurement and end-to-end category management of Professional Services such as HR, Legal, IT Services, Consulting, Travel and Facility Management across our global organization
Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy, manage key suppliers and commercial agreements, and ensure cost-efficient, innovative, and future-oriented procurement decisions
Work closely with stakeholders from HR, Legal, IT and Finance to understand requirements, optimize total cost of ownership and drive value across the organization
Lead complex sourcing initiatives, negotiate high-impact contracts, and support the global procurement strategy with market insights, risk management and continuous improvement
Identify and drive cost reduction, process efficiency, and value creation initiatives across global, regional, and site-level for HR, Legal, IT Services and Finance categories
Contribute to high-impact strategic projects with visibility at executive level and help shape a future-oriented procurement landscape
Develop and implement category procurement strategies in close collaboration with global stakeholders such as IT, Finance, Legal
Manage and lead complex contract negotiations
Support the integration of sustainability, compliance, and risk management into procurement decisions and supplier selection processes
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements, align sourcing strategies with business needs, and ensure smooth execution
Monitor market trends, supplier performance, innovation, and risk factors to continuously improve the supplier base and overall category performance
Ensure full adherence to global procurement policies, governance standards, and contribute to the improvement of tools, processes, and best practices
Requirements
Extensive professional experience (at least 3-5 years) in Strategic Procurement and Category Management, preferably in HR / Legal / IT Services Categories
Strong knowledge of sourcing processes and supplier management
Proven ability to manage complex supplier contracts and negotiations at a regional or global level
Experience in driving cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and supporting category strategy implementation
Excellent negotiation and analytical skills
Strong competence in analyzing spend numbers, structure projects, and communicate progress to stakeholders and the management
Ability to collaborate effectively across organizational units and functions, and ability to build strong and trustful relationships with internal stakeholders as well as with Key Suppliers
Capable of communicating complex procurement topics clearly and persuasively
Team player with assertiveness, ownership mentality, and a solution-oriented approach
Strong communication skills, able to build relationships and influence decisions constructively
Structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in an international environment
Fluency in German and English (mandatory). Any other language skills are a plus.
Benefits
Onsite Onboarding in our HQ office for an optimal start
Great compensation and benefits packages including company achievement bonus or sales bonus, company stocks and regular salary reviews
Premiums for the private pension plan (BAV) up to the maximum amount are topped up by TeamViewer
Public transport friendly offices
Option to lease an e-bike (Germany only)
Special terms for local gyms
Access to Corporate Benefits platform with many discounts
Regular Team events and company-wide celebrations
Open door policy , no dress code rules, frequent all Hands and Leadership Lunches
Hybrid and Flexible work time with up to 50% home office
Work From Abroad Program allowing up to 40 days of work outside your contracting country
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