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Senior Global Category Manager (all genders)

Job Details

Contract Type:
Unlimited / Full-Time
Country / City:
Germany / Hamburg
Company:
Beiersdorf AG
Job Function:
Supply Chain Management

Your Tasks

As a Senior Global Category Manager for Raw Materials you are responsible for developing global and integrated material sourcing strategies, defining technology roadmaps, driving scale and standardization globally and for improving our global governance. You will foster innovation and drive spend opportunities with our business partners through strong supplier relations. The overall target is to maximize theProcurement value contribution (e.g. cost development, resilience, sustainability). As a functional lead for Procurement colleagues especially in the field of category strategy creation and deployment, you will be working in a very dynamic environment requiring high levels of agility whilst pursuing the realization of strategic targets. In this role you are reporting to the Director Procurement Raw Materials.

Your tasks include:

  • Definition, alignment and deployment of procurement strategy for your defined category cluster.
  • Functionally leading relevant Procurement colleagues as well as further involved experts incl. commodity expertise, category strategy definition and deployment.
  • Managing cross-functional and/or strategic procurement projects beyond Raw Materials Procurement.
  • Continuously monitoring opportunities and challenging status quo to maximize
  • Procurement value contribution in your area of responsibility.
  • Actively identifying potentials within area of responsibility in close conjunction with internal stakeholders (i.e. R&D, Quality).
  • Managing senior stakeholders.
  • Driving development and implementation of processes to identify, monitor and mitigate risks within your area of responsibility.
  • Drive process development with regards to standardization, efficiency, automation, digitalization.
  • Responsible for compliance with legal requirements, Beiersdorf Procurement and non-Procurement procedures within area of responsibility.
  • Procurement ambassador.

Your Profile

  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Chemistry or other relevant major.
  • Several years of work experience in relevant industries.
  • Proven track record in Procurement, preferably in Direct Material Procurement.
  • Team player, accustomed to working in cross-functional and international teams.
  • Proven strength in senior stakeholder management along with strong communication skills.
  • Proven track record in disciplinary or functional leadership.
  • High level of independence.
  • Disruptive thinking, eager to challenges status quo and entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Analytical skills and target oriented working methods.
  • Fluent English skills required, other languages are a plus.
  • Very good knowledge of MS Office package and SAP.

Additional information

If you have any questions, please check our application FAQ first. If your question is not answered there, feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Expert Emilia via rc@beiersdorf.com.

Deine Benefits

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    Simple blue icon of a globe with digital nodes and circuit-like elements, representing global connectivity or digital networks.
    International Work Environment
    Simple blue icon of a heart with curved lines inside, symbolizing well-being, care, or emotional health.
    Critical Illness Policy
    Simple blue icon of a person working at a computer inside a house shape, representing remote work or working from home.
    Flexible & Remote Working
    Simple blue icon showing two people facing each other with arms extended, representing collaboration, agreement, or support.
    Buddies & Mentoring
    Simple blue icon of a computer screen displaying an upward-trending graph, representing growth or performance improvement.
    Corporate Training & Development
    Simple blue icon of a person sitting at a desk using a laptop, with a clock indicating time or working hours.
    Modern Office & Equipment
    simple currency
    Attractive Salary
    Simple blue icon showing cosmetic or personal care containers, including a bottle, jar, and tube.
    Corporate Discounts
    simple dumbell
    Beiersdorf Gym & Fitness Groups
    simple baby
    Kids & Family Services
    Simple blue icon of an open hand holding a heart, symbolizing care, support, or compassion.
    Health & Wellbeing Offers
    Simple blue icon showing two people sitting behind desks or laptops, representing collaboration or online learning.
    Job Sharing
    simple plate and cutlery
    Subsidised Lunch
    bus
    Public Transport Support
    Body Health Derma
    Medical Services
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      Get to know: Ceren

      Working at Beiersdorf has been an amazing experience. I get to collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world in a vibrant and supportive environment, shaping exciting projects and fostering strong partnerships. The company’s focus on teamwork and care makes the job rewarding, and Beiersdorf truly lives by its motto, '’Care Beyond Skin.’' If you're looking for a place where you can grow personally and professionally, this is it.

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