Global Category Manager Managed Services (m/f)

Description des tâches

• Define and implement the Field Maintenance & Managed Services category strategy.
• Drive category transformation through innovation, automation, and D2C initiatives. Lead sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, and contract renewals.
• Deliver savings, cost optimisation, and category performance targets.
• Manage key supplier relationships and support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Develop commercial and cost models to maximise business value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align business requirements with category strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Supply Chain processes, policies, tools, and standards.
• Support category reporting, demand aggregation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with the Line Manager and category leadership to achieve team objectives.
• Budget holders, suppliers and third parties

• Leads RFQ, Negotiation and conclusion of contracts with suppliers over major deals working with Legal and internal stakeholders to ensure business requirements are met
• Accountable for managing relationships with and monitoring performance of key suppliers
• Identifies & evaluates potential future global suppliers
• Creates and maintains a supplier database for his/her category

Leadership and Teamwork

• Cooperates with the local market function and Shared Service Centers
• Supports the Line Manager and the Head of Leased Lines, Design to Cost and Managed Services to ensure success is recognized, takes appropriate measures to ensure improvement of day-to-day operations

Innovation and Change

• Responsible for developing and delivering the evolution of innovative commercial models
• Able to work & produce innovative solutions for 3rd party customers
• Contributes to best practice and provides input into SCM best practice forum
• Investigates and drives performance improvements on specific opportunities identified within the category

Communication

• Has a clear stakeholder engagement approach supported, when necessary, with a clear communication plan

Effective influence of internal stakeholders and external suppliers

• 2+ years of procurement experience, including sourcing, RFQ management, supplier negotiations, and contract lifecycle management
• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Procurement, or a related field
• Proven ability to deliver measurable commercial results, including cost savings, spend optimization, and supplier value creation
• Exposure managing end-to-end RFQ/RFI processes, including supplier engagement, commercial evaluations, and contract negotiations
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to perform benchmarking, opportunity assessments, savings calculations, and procurement reporting
• Advanced stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with experience working across cross-functional and international teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights and recommendations clearly to stakeholders
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and administering a wide range of commercial agreements and procurement contracts
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and understanding of supplier management principles
• Proficiency in procurement and analytical tools, including Ariba, AVA, MS Excel, and data analysis platforms
• Ability to develop procurement dashboards, performance metrics, and reporting tools to support business decision-making
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent English language skills
• Knowledge of telecommunications, network infrastructure, software procurement, or technology categories would be beneficial
• Collaborative team player with experience contributing to category strategies, procurement projects, and continuous improvement initiatives

Études

Niveau d'étude demandé egal Bachelor (Bac +3)

Métier / domaine de formation

degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Procurement