Oportunidades de emprego
Suas responsabilidades e tarefas:
As Global Category Manager, you will own the global strategy for Automation & Electrical Items and translate market intelligence into tangible value for the organization.
Key responsibilities include:
Strategy & Market Intelligence
- Define and continuously develop the global category strategy for Automation & Electrical Items
- Analyze global market trends, supply base dynamics, pricing, volumes, and product developments
- Provide structured global market overviews and insights to internal stakeholders
Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Lead large and strategic RFQs and negotiate regional and global framework agreements
- Conduct negotiations on prices, terms, and conditions at global and regional level
- Conclude framework agreements in close cooperation with Legal and Compliance
- Manage and further develop strategic supplier relationships, focusing on cost, quality, availability, and innovation
- Consolidate and optimize the global/regional supplier base
Cost & Value Optimization
- Assess and manage Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) across the category
- Independently identify cost‑saving opportunities, including price and technical comparisons
- Lead cross‑functional projects to realize sustainable savings and process improvements
- Track savings development across divisions and implement countermeasures in case of deviations
Stakeholder & Project Leadership
- Act as an interface between vendors, procurement, and engineering
- Coordinate closely with divisions, business units, and legal entities worldwide
- Support local organizations in negotiations and implementation of savings initiatives
- Plan and facilitate workshops with suppliers and internal experts to unlock additional value and innovation
- Monitor and steer category spend toward preferred suppliers
Seu perfil e qualificações:
Educational Background
- University degree (Bachelor or higher) in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
- Project Management qualification is a strong plus
Professional Knowledge & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in procurement/category management
- Proven contract management experience
- Must have strong technical and market knowledge of Automation and Electrical Panels
- Experience working in global, matrix and centralized procurement organizations
- Solid background in global negotiations and supplier management
- Strong project management and change implementation skills
- High cultural awareness and experience working internationally
Other Skills & Competencies
- Fluent in English; German and/or Spanish are a plus
- Ability to lead and influence international and cross‑cultural teams
- Strong stakeholder management and networking skills
- Strategic mindset with excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
- Comfortable working in complex matrix environments
- High level of ownership, accountability, and reliability
- Clear, confident, and convincing communication style
We offer:
- Attractive compensation package aligned with experience, responsibilities, and international exposure
- Private health insurance plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model (up to two days per week remote)
- 23 days of vacation per year
- Great work environment as part of a collaborative team
- Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
- The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026
Sobre a GEA
A GEA é um dos maiores fornecedores do setor de processamento de alimentos e bebidas e de uma ampla gama de outros setores de processamento. Aproximadamente os 18.000 funcionários em mais de 60 países contribuem de maneira significativa para o sucesso da GEA. Venha e junte-se a nós! Nós oferecemos tarefas interessantes e desafiadoras, um ambiente de trabalho positivo em equipes internacionais e oportunidades de desenvolvimento e crescimento pessoal numa empresa global.
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