Category Manager for Business Services New

Job Description

EMEA Recruitment is supporting an international manufacturing company with the recruitment of a Category Manager for Business Services to join their SSC team in Lodz, Poland.
 
Your key responsibilities as the Category Manager for Business Services:

• Managing the Business Services category (HR, Marketing, IT, etc.); you will have the opportunity to collaborate with the business to develop new strategies and tactics to improve daily operations
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Actively seeking opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, generate revenue through productivity initiatives, or expand geographical coverage and product portfolios
• Managing contracts, leading contract and price negotiations, and preparing and conducting tenders for the assigned categories
• Supervising a small team of Buyers (1-2 people)

 
About you:

• 5-7 years of experience in a similar position in indirect procurement
• Fluency in English (B2/C1 level)
• Advanced Excel skills and/or SAP experience
• Excellent purchasing skills (negotiation, stakeholder management, etc.)
• Availability to work in Lodz (hybrid model)
• Experience with the Coupa Source-to-Pay tool would be an advantage

 
What's in it for you:

• Private medical care
• Life insurance
• Retirement pension plan
• Integration events
• Chill-out zone with a gym, video games, and more.
• Meal passes
• Special discounts on company products
• Flexible working hours

 
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.