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Description
Procurement category manager - support services
Overview
As Procurement Category Manager – Support Services at Bleckmann, you will play a vital role in the strategic procurement and management of indirect spend categories such as Facilities, Security, Marketing & Communication, Financial Services, Utilities, and more. This is a new, mobile position with responsibilities across multiple sites and countries. This role supports the company's growth and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies in collaboration with key internal stakeholders.
- Create a 1–3 year procurement plan focusing on cost optimization, risk mitigation, process improvement, and financing structures.
- Monitor and analyze market trends to identify new sourcing opportunities.
- Establish procurement KPIs and dashboards to track performance.
- Foster relationships with new and existing suppliers, ensuring performance through assessments and regular evaluations.
- Initiate, design, and lead tender processes across assigned categories from start to finish.
- Analyze stakeholder requirements and translate them into clear procurement deliverables.
- Draft and negotiate supplier contracts, in collaboration with Legal, in line with company policies and ethical guidelines.
- Define and manage SLAs, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness (TCO), and service continuity.
- Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to deliver sustainable value.
- Strengthen the Procurement Function by ensuring adherence to procurement processes to maximize contract value and compliance.
- Act as a Business Partner to internal departments including Operations, HRM, Finance, and others impacted by support service procurement; foster collaboration between Procurement and Support Services; support stakeholders in contract ownership and implementation of sourcing initiatives; mentor colleagues and promote a culture of procurement excellence and continuous improvement.
Profile
Experience & Education
- Relevant higher professional education (e.g., Business Administration, Facility Management, Supply Chain, Real Estate, or a related field).
- Proven track record in strategic procurement, tendering, and contract management within Support Services.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement of indirect categories such as Facilities, Security, Marketing & Communication, or Utilities.
- Experience with project and contract management in a dynamic, multi-site environment.
Personal Qualities & Skills
- Strong analytical mindset and excellent negotiation skills.
- Proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented with a focus on innovation and value creation.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in German or Spanish is an asset.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build internal and external partnerships.
Technical Skills
- Proficient in ERP systems and procurement platforms (e.g., Source-to-Pay systems, e-Procurement, ITSM tools).
- Comfortable with procurement data analysis and reporting tools.
What we offer
We offer a varied job with a high degree of independence and a pleasant working environment.
- a varied job: no day is the same. You work in a pleasant and rapidly changing international environment where you are entrusted with a high degree of independence;
- plenty of room for ideas and initiatives: working in a company where entrepreneurship and sustainability are central;
- career, learning and growth opportunities: being part of a financially healthy and large organization where lifelong learning and growth is encouraged;
- an attractive salary: a complete package that matches your background;
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Management
Industries
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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