Global Category Manager (f/m/x) - Remote‑first

Job description: **Tasks** - Develop and implement **global category strategies** aligned with business objectives - Analyze **spend, market trends, and supply risks** on a global level - Define and execute **sourcing strategies** (e.g. make-or-buy, single vs. multi-sourcing) - Lead **global supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management** - Drive **cost savings, value creation, and total cost of ownership (TCO)** improvements - Collaborate with **regional/local procurement teams** to align global and local needs - Identify and mitigate **supply chain risks** (e.g. geopolitical, financial, capacity risks) - Support **innovation and sustainability initiatives** with key suppliers - Ensure compliance with **internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements** - Lead or contribute to **global procurement projects and transformation initiatives** - Provide **category insights and reporting** to senior management and stakeholders - **Willingness to travel** of approx. 10–20% Profile description: **Your Profile** - **University Degree**  in business or economics - Minimum of  **6–8 years of professional experience**  in international procurement (raw materials) - Results-oriented with a strong  **ownership mindset** - Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style - Continuous improvement and  **learning mindset** - Strong skills in  **Excel, BI tools, and ERP systems (e.g. SAP)** - Ability to  **lead global category initiatives**  without direct authority - Excellent  **negotiation skills**  at senior level - Experience with  **global sourcing and supplier consolidation** - **Fluent**  spoken and written  **English skills**  (global working environment) We offer: **Benefits** - Excellent lunch options at gourmet level in our company restaurant - Attractive discounts on our products - Professional, free support for mental health through our partner nilo.health - Physiotherapy with a low co-payment, company doctor, and occupational pension scheme - ClimateTicket Salzburg and company bike leasing - Flexible working hours through an attractive flexitime model - Flat organizational structure with a first-name culture and short decision-making paths - A constructive and innovative working environment in a successful, internationally active company The minimum gross salary for this position is € 3.236,14 per month on a full-time basis. We offer a compensation package that significantly reflects your skills and experience. Quelle: https://at.linkedin.com/jobs/view/global-category-manager-f-m-x-remote%E2%80%91first-at-novataste-4370909033

Level: senior