Our market-leading partner in the development and production of polymer-based products, which offers innovative system solutions in many areas, is looking for a new colleague to join its team in Biatorbágy. If you are looking for the challenges of an internationally recognized company with a stable background, this is the place for you!
In this role, you will act as a vital partner to our partner’s demand carriers, focusing on developing high-impact category strategies and value-capturing plans. As a Transportation Category Manager, you are accountable for the end-to-end development of category strategies. You will drive category performance, manage strategic supplier relationships, and identify market opportunities to optimize costs and mitigate risks.
Pozíció leírása / Job description
Accountable and responsible for category strategy development and alignment with Business Units.
Accountable for driving and reporting of category performance / results; develop, define, implement and measure cost optimization measures.
Track market trends and supplier markets; identify and evaluate category opportunities and risks.
Define risk management approach and appropriate actions.
Develop category strategy: define strategic goals, target supplier portfolio, global implementation plans and KPIs.
Manage relationship with key / strategic suppliers.
Monitor strategy implementation: tackle action items in regions, track commodity performance, inform Business Unit representatives.
Accountable for defintion of buying guide and buying channel; assure continuous information and communication flow within PUR network and share best practice.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in an economic or technical field, such as Business Administration or Industrial Engineering.
Experience: 4 to 7 years of relevant professional experience.
Languages: High-level proficiency in English and German.
Software: Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of SAP is needed.
Essential Expertise: Advanced knowledge of purchasing processes (focus on S2P), strategy development, supplier and risk management, and business partner management.
Communication Skills: Ability to influence change and reach solutions through persuasion, even when faced with conflicting external objectives.
Problem Solving: Proven ability to handle difficult, vaguely defined problems that require cross-disciplinary understanding.
Competitive Cafeteria benefits package.
Provided work equipment: laptop and mobile phone.
Flexible work arrangement: 2 days remote work per week.
Supportive and transparent organizational culture.
Opportunity for international collaboration/work environment.
If the offered position has piqued your interest, please send your application materials in English or German.
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