Our team in Essen currently has an opening for a Global Category Manager (m/f/d) Professional Services & Travel - Indirect Procurement
This position can be filled in various countries in the EMEA region.

The Global Category Manager Professional Services & Travel is responsible for the development and maintenance of strategic initiatives in all related subcategories: consulting & business services, finance & tax services, legal & compliance services, insurance, HR services, marketing, communications & investor relations related services, dues & subscriptions, meetings & events and travel expenses.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Development of category strategies
• Supplier negotiations
• Identification, implementation, and documentation of cost saving initiatives
• Strategic sourcing and application of procurement tools and levers
• Demand review, management and process development
• Overall management of supplier relationships

This is a cross-functional role that will interact with various other functions across the business (mainly corporate functions) as internal customers at global level.