Category Manager -Global Indirect Procurement

The Commodity Manager will lead global sourcing activities for indirect categories, including IT, HR, Finance, Legal, Contractors (CW) . The role focuses on developing and executing global sourcing strategies, while working closely with business units to support strategic initiatives and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Sourcing Management

• Lead the full sourcing lifecycle for assigned indirect categories, including market analysis, supplier selection, competitive bidding, and negotiations.
• Ensure sourcing activities support cost optimization, quality, and compliance, in line with company policies, approval processes, and documentation standards.
  
  

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure service continuity, risk mitigation, and ongoing value creation.
• Manage contract execution, track supplier performance (KPIs), and ensure all agreements and documentation are properly maintained.
  
  

• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into effective sourcing strategies.
• Provide guidance on procurement processes, ensure adherence to sourcing standards, and support internal customers throughout the procurement lifecycle.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of global sourcing experience
• IT procurement experience across enterprise hardware, software, and infrastructure
• Vendor negotiation including support of complex, multi-technology projects
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies
• Experience creating and analyzing complex Excel and PowerPoint reports
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a global and regional environment
• High-level English – mandatory