Category Manager – Goods/Materials or Logistics

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#Who are we looking for?#
We are looking for an experienced and forward thinking Category Manager The ideal candidate brings solid procurement expertise, ideally with experience in Goods/materials or logistics procurement, and is ready to work in a key Group level role where they 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).
*Experience with Goods/materials or logistics procurement (min. 5-6 years)
*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?#
*Annual bonus of up to 15% of the annual base salary in accordance with the applicable bonus scheme
*Additional time off: sick days and extra leave for single parents caring for children up to 15 years of age
*Monthly contribution to supplementary pension savings
*Contribution to group life and accident insurance
*Fixed monthly allowance of €66.50 plus an additional €66.50 per month for flexible benefits via a cafeteria system
*Transportation allowance in the form of three fuel cards (totaling €360 per year)
*Subsidized meals with a wide selection of dishes starting from €1.40
*Health benefits: contribution of €150 per year for comprehensive preventive check-ups in the ProCare or NÚSCH network and extended healthcare services under preferential conditions within ProCare clinics
*Sports and wellness: annual contribution of €60 to the Slovnaft Relax Centre and free access to employer sports facilities (swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts, etc.)
*Family benefits: one-time contribution of €190 upon the birth of a child and the possibility to use Slovnaftáčik nursery and kindergarten with a monthly employer contribution of €100 per child
*Employee referral bonus
*Contributions for recreation and rehabilitation for blood donors (holders of at least a silver medal) and additional social benefits