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Smiths GroupPosted 3 weeks ago

Global Category Manager - Checkpoint (m/w/d)

$4,699,396–$5,109,884 year

HybridWiesbaden, Hesse, Germany

Full TimeSenior LevelEnterprise

Job Summary

Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for mechanical components and assemblies, optimizing costs, quality, and supply performance within a regulated market. Analyze international supplier landscapes to identify savings potential and develop long-term sourcing and risk strategies. Manage strategic procurement activities including tendering, bid comparisons, contract negotiations, and award decisions while maintaining robust supplier relationships focused on innovation and delivery. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across technology, operations, supply chain, and finance to drive improvement initiatives and cost optimization based on relevant KPIs and market analysis. Work 39 hours weekly with flexible scheduling between 6:00 and 19:00, with two days available for remote work.

Required Qualifications

  • Abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Betriebswirtschaft, Supply Chain Management, Einkauf oder einer vergleichbaren Fachrichtung
  • Mehrjährige Berufserfahrung im strategischen Einkauf, Category Management oder Sourcing in einem internationalen Umfeld
  • Erfahrung im Management komplexer Lieferantenstrukturen sowie eines breiten Produkt- und Volumenmixes
  • Verhandlungssichere Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
  • Reisebereitschaft im In- und Ausland
  • Einwandfreies polizeiliches Führungszeugnis

Desired Qualifications

  • Idealerweise Kenntnisse in regulierten Branchen (z. B. Luftsicherheit, Medizintechnik, Aerospace, oder vergleichbar)

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