Global Procurement Category Manager H/F

<p>dormakaba is a global leader in smart and secure access solutions, with over 16,000 employees in 130+ countries. We provide innovative products and services that ensure safety, security, and seamless access to places that matter – from airports and hospitals to schools, stadiums, and workplaces. Join us and be part of a culture focused on growth, innovation, and making a real impact.</p> <p>We are currently recruiting a Global Procurement Category Manager H/F, reporting directly to the <strong>Regional Procurement Director WSEE</strong>.</p> <p>The position is based in Italy (Milan).</p> <p> </p> <p><a name="_Hlk204954945"></a><span><strong><span>A job that matters: Your Tasks </span></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong><span> </span></strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span>Support the Category Manager Direct Spend</span></li> <li><span>Support Material Planners and Stock Managers in case of operational escalation</span></li> <li><span>Taking over responsibility for smaller local categories </span></li> <li><span>Contribute to achieve the defined annual savings and cost avoidance targets</span></li> <li><span>Complete order process for prototypes, FAIR, toolings, etc</span></li> <li><span>Data maintenance (e.g. lead times, material object codes etc.)</span></li> <li><span>Executes and supports RfXs and quotation evaluations</span></li> <li><span>Plans and executes smaller purchasing projects upon instruction</span></li> <li><span>Takes over responsibility for smaller local categories</span></li> <li><span>Good collaboration with and support of internal customers / stakeholders </span></li> <li><span>Administration: analyses, KPIs, data maintenance, requiring information and certificates, archiving, etc</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><strong><span>A</span></strong></span><span><strong><span>n experience that matters: Your Skills</span></strong></span></p> <p><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span>≥2 years experience in a similar position within direct procurement </span></li> <li><span>Strong organizational and communication skills, resilience and endurance in daily business (administration, order and dunning process etc.) </span></li> <li><span>MS Office is a must, experience in SAP-MM and eProcurement is an advantage </span></li> <li><span>Experience in the execution of RfXs as well as quotation evaluations</span></li> <li><span>Commercial degree or technical degree with additional commercial training </span></li> <li><span>Education as “Certified Purchasing Specialist, Federal Diploma of Higher Education” is an advantage  </span></li> <li><span>Feeling comfortable within a complex and fast moving as well as changing environment </span></li> <li><span>Good social competence</span></li> <li><span>Strong communication skills </span></li> <li><span>Excellent in teamwork </span></li> <li><span>Proactive attitude </span></li> <li><span>Independent working </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><strong><span>A workplace that matters: Our offering </span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span>Opportunity for growth and professional development</span></li> <li><span>Salary based on profile and experience </span></li> <li><span>Meal vouchers</span></li> <li><span>Possibility for reduction of the working time</span></li> <li><span>Remote working (2 days per week)</span></li> <li><span>Access to employee benefits (amusement park, cinema, etc.)</span></li> <li><span>Access to LinkedIn Learning </span></li> </ul>