Category Manager

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced and forward thinking Category Manager to take ownership of a strategic category of equipment and services linked to new sustainable technologies and emerging business areas. This is a key Group level role where you will drive category strategy, collaboration, supplier management, and innovation that directly contributes to the company’s environmental and operational goals.

What will you do?

Strengthening cooperation across Procurement and related departments in assigned countries.

Leading and implementing category strategies and managing cross functional working groups.

Coordinating supplier selection and executing short-, mid-, and long term procurement plans.

Managing category projects, including new technologies, savings initiatives, and supplier performance improvements.

Monitoring market trends and innovations to optimize category strategy.

Supporting negotiation planning, sourcing processes, and claim management.

Overseeing Supplier Relationship Management and acting as the escalation point for supplier issues.

Contributing to long lead time planning, market analysis, reporting, and delivering KPIs and savings targets.

What do we expect?

University or College degree (Economics, Engineering, Law).

5–6 years of experience in procurement or category management.

Excellent command of English.

Proficient user of ERP systems (preferably SAP), BI tools, and MS Office.

Willingness to travel; B category driving licence required.

Strong analytical mindset and solid negotiation capabilities.

What do we offer?

Year-end bonus

3 additional days off during the year ( sick days").

Financial contribution for cultural, sports and other activities in the annual amount of 1,596€.

Allowance for transport to work in the form of a fuel card.

Secure catering and a varied menu of meals.

Above-standard health care in the network of Pro Care polyclinics.

Possibility of free use of sports facilities (swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts, etc.).

An annual contribution of €60 to the Slovnaftrelax center.

Birth allowance and kindergarten with employer's contribution.

Allowance for blood donors and for supplementary pension savings.

Salary: from 3000 EUR brutto/month. The amount of the wage is the minimum guaranteed amount of the basic component of the wage. The final base salary depends on the individual skills and experience of the selected candidate.