Category Manager EU - Indirect & Services

Overview

As EU Category Manager for Indirect & Services, you own the regional sourcing strategy and supplier relationships within a fast-paced industrial automation environment. You will align EU activities with global category leadership while addressing regional specifics, driving cost reductions and value through multi-stakeholder collaboration. You will lead strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier performance programs with a focus on risk, compliance, sustainability, and long-term partnerships. This role offers regional ownership with global exposure and a path to impact across divisions.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• flexible work schedules
• global exposure and high visibility
• growth and continuous learning
• competitive compensation package
• trust-based flexible culture

Responsabilità

• Lead international indirect & services sourcing network and ensure competitive supplier panel
• Negotiate prices, contracts, and terms; establish performance-based contracts and monitor KPIs
• Manage spend and savings via Long-Term Saving Plan across the portfolio
• Oversee Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to drive performance and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with ATS policies and integrate risk mitigation and sustainability in supplier selection and contracting
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and manage strategic sourcing opportunities
• Serve as EU point of contact for indirect sourcing issues; ensure governance and business continuity
• Coordinate EU execution with global category leads to align with global direction and regional needs

Requisiti fondamentali

• Minimum 5–8 years in strategic sourcing in international manufacturing
• Strong analytical mindset; ability to work with ERP-derived data
• Proven track record in commercial negotiations with international suppliers for multi-million euro spend
• English mandatory; additional languages a plus
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership in multicultural environments
• Strong communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Cross-functional leadership in multicultural environments
• Analytical mindset and results-driven
• ERP data analysis
• Supplier performance management
• Strategic sourcing and contract management