Category Manager for HR related services (f/m/d)

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YOUR FUTURE ROLE

 

We are seeking a Category Manager with an extensive procurement background and with strong focus on internal business partnerships and excellent supplier management. The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in HR procurement and must be an innovative, energetic and a dynamic self-starter, who is able to deliver exceptional results.

 

The Category Manager for HR relates services reports to the Head of Professional Services and will drive the development and execution of dedicated HR category strategies. Besides procurement-related tasks she / he will be responsible for Stakeholder Management including Demand Management and act as procurement leader & trusted business partner for all LoB representatives. This includes the monitoring of market trends and continuous alignment on business requirements to ensure, that the procurement strategy fits SAP’s demands.

 

An integral part of the job will be the coordination and execution of key strategic sourcing initiatives as well as professional supplier relationship management.

 

• Act as consultant and trusted business value enabler for key stakeholders 
• Understand and determine business requirements 
• Conduct strategic planning (demand & spend management) 
• Create, implement, further develop and maintain category strategy 
• Responsible for supplier management and sourcing strategies as well as strategic sourcing events
• Driving contractual and commercial negotiations of large and complex services projects
• Seek continuously opportunities for improvements, innovations, and savings 
• Perform market analyses / benchmarking and explore market capabilities to gain market intelligence 
• Focus on business needs / values and relationship management of internal and external key stakeholders according to stakeholder matrix 

 

YOUR PROFILE

 

• University degree preferably in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field 
• Deep understanding of HR-relevant topics and categories
• Understanding of end to end procurement and sourcing strategies 
• Open-minded and willing to drive change 
• Knowledge of purchasing systems (e.g. SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass), MS office applications and purchasing processes 
• Fluent German and English (both spoken and written) 
• Proven ability to collaborate in international teams and work effectively in a virtual environment
• Strong stakeholder and supplier management, with excellent communication, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking
• Demonstrate excellent communication, analytical and negotiation skills
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of the methodologies applied and utilized in application development and consulting is of advantage 

 

• 5+ years’ experience in  procur