Category Manager
Germany
Ref: 10-439-DE-R01
Our Client
is active world wide, offering its clients specialized in-flight services with the most efficient full-service solutions at a top quality. Hundred thousands of flights and millions of meals, thousand of articles for the skysales and lots of laundry are managed by almost 5000 employees around the world for the satisfaction and loyality of the international customers. The purchasing organisation is well recognized and is looking for people who drive a business.
Mission
In-Flight Service is an important brand recognition factor and at the same time one of the few costs an airline can influence on a short term basis:
- Responsible to organize and mange the Category team and activities for assigned Sourcing spend according to global strategy
- Market and promote implementation of Category Strategies and value contribution to internal customer
- Support the Category management team for the tender and negotiation of all bids and projects
- Lead the team of 3 Senior Category Buyers in Germany and Asia
- Take ownership of and act as interface to sales and other functions for any commodity requirements
- Guide and prepare sourcing KPIs for the Category
- Manage Category budget; achieve cost reduction targets
- Identify and facilitate synergies within the organisation
- Manage contact to other functions to drive and improve early involvement, influence technology strategy by providing supply market intelligence (technology screening towards suppliers and alignment of technology roadmaps)
Requirements
- Relevant degree (diploma or master) in business administration, engineering or other equivalent area
- Several years of professional experience in purchasing (Global Sourcing, Target Costing & functional specifications, e-Procurement, Contract Management (preferred material fields: plastic, paper, tableware, design accessories)
- Performance-oriented and good analytical skills
- Pragmatic and solutions-oriented
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Good German Language skills required
Conditions
- Attractive Compensation
- Home base in Germany
- Lucrative company benefits