Global Category Manager - Software

Pracovní nabídka

As Global Category Manager – Software, you will be responsible for the strategic procurement and category management of software across our global organization. This role includes functional leadership responsibilities and close collaboration with the Global Category Team Lead and Director. Your stakeholders are spread between cross-functional teams such as IT, Engineering, and Product Management. You will also be expected to manage relationships with key software suppliers, to run complex strategic projects, and to contribute to the development of a cost-efficient and future-oriented IT procurement strategy.

YOUR TASKS

• Contribute significantly to strategically valuable projects with high visibility at the executive level, while shaping the future direction of the IT procurement landscape
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for your assigned categories in close cooperation with the Global Category Team Lead and Director as well as cross-functional stakeholders
• Lead complex global contract negotiations with a focus on software procurement
• Support the implementation of sustainability and compliance initiatives in IT procurement
• Identify and drive initiatives for cost reduction and efficiency improvement on a global, regional, and cross-site level for software
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives
• Provide functional leadership and guidance to regional category managers, local purchasing and project teams
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance to ensure continuous improvement and innovation in the supply base
• Ensure alignment with global procurement policies and contribute to the development of best practices

YOUR PROFILE

• Extensive professional experience in strategic procurement, preferably in indirect procurement
• Strong knowledge of sourcing processes and supplier management
• Proven negotiation skills and experience in managing complex supplier contracts
• Ability to communicate effectively across organizational units and build consensus
• Profound skills in Excel and PowerPoint to structure your projects and communicate progress to top management
• Team player with assertiveness and excellent communication skills
• Fluent in English (mandatory); Czech and German language skills are a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally (approx. 10%)

Benefits Designed for You:

Work-Life Balance

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 25 days of vacation annually, with an additional 3 days off after 5 years of service
• Remote Work Options: Work from home up to 60% of the time
• Tailored Work Hours: Flexible working hours to suit your personal needs
• Work from Abroad: Work from abroad for up to 2 weeks per year
• Volunteer Support: Take a dedicated day off for volunteering
• Parent-Friendly Leave: Paid ½ day off for parents of children starting the first grade of primary school

Financial Perks

• Extra Income: Year-End bonus
• Daily Meal Support: Meal vouchers worth 130 CZK per working day, fully tax-covered by the company
• Flexible Spending: A cafeteria system offering perks worth 17,040 CZK per year
• Future Investments: Contributions toward pension plans or long-term investment products (DIP)
• Skill Growth: Contribution to language courses to enhance your communication skills
• Ownership Opportunities: Participate in our employee stock ownership plan, sharing in our collective success
• Special Occasion Bonuses: Receive a work anniversary bonus, newborn bonus, and a retirement leaving bonus

Supporting Your Wellbeing and Growth

• Dining Deals: Exclusive discounts and offers at selected restaurants
• Family-Friendly Fun: Free tickets to iQLANDIA and the Zoo in Liberec
• Fitness Support: Discounted MultiSport card for a variety of fitness activities
• Affordable Communication: Access cheaper mobile tariffs for family and friends
• Community: Exclusive corporate events and teambuilding activities
• Learning: Free corporate courses, coaching, and training sessions