Category Manager – Connectors & Harnessing

Job offer

LAPP is a family-owned company headquartered in Stuttgart and a global leader in cable and connection technology. Founded in 1959, we are still fully family-owned today. With around 5,700 employees, we are operating in over 80 countries – globally connected and regionally rooted.

We offer all employees the freedom to develop and pursue new opportunities. Flexibility and personal responsibility are just as important to us as a family-friendly work environment. We value all our colleagues with their talents, ideas and perspectives.

This position is based in Otrokovice, Czech Republic, where we employ more than 400 employees in a modern production facility.

You will work closely with an international team and frequently travel to Germany, especially during the initial onboarding phase, to ensure smooth integration and collaboration.

Your tasks:

• Manage the category of Connectors & Harnessing and related commodities.

• Develop and oversee category strategy across functions and regions.

• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers.

• Drive cost reduction and value creation initiatives.

• Support RFQ process, price comparisons and oversee SAP data.

• Lead regional teams functionally aligned with global teams.

• Develop regional procurement directives.

Your profile:

Education

• Technical or commercial university degree.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in Category Management.

• Proven leadership skills.

• Strong background in Connectors or Harnessing business.

Skills

• Fluent English (mandatory), basic German (advantage).

• Strong market knowledge and supplier understanding.

• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage change and support ongoing transformation projects.

• High customer focus and flexibility.

• SAP proficiency.

Why will you enjoy working with us?

• Opportunity to shape category strategy in a dynamic, international environment.

• Collaboration with global teams and exposure to multiple markets.

• A role with real impact on cost optimization and value creation.

• Professional growth through challenging projects and continuous learning.

Good reasons for LAPP

• For a successful and easier adaptation, we will provide you with proper training.

• As a benefit from us, you will get 5 weeks of vacation and 3 extra days off - Bridge Days.

• Flexible working hours models & hybrid work.

• Personnel development, onboarding & individual support.

• Annual international soccer & volleyball tournament.

• Attractive benefits: medical care, Benefit card, and more.