Category Manager Procurement (all genders) Company: Greiner Packaging International GmbH Location: Sattledt Employment Type: Permanent Your challenge * Definition of strategic and operative actions for respective categories. Coordination of those measures and formulation in category strategy * Development and continuous improvement in the respective categories. * Active supplier management and supplier development * Definition, negotiation and awarding of contracts with strategic suppliers. * Support of production plants, marketing, R&D, project and technology category management concerning category relevant issues * Influencing the cost structure by early involvement in the product development process * Optimization of procurement processes focusing on the relevant materials in coordination with central functions, plants and suppliers * Explore, execute and report savings according to guidelines in Sharepoint and in cooperation with internal customers and suppliers * Ability to manage complexity Your Profile * Degree in economic or technical studies * Several years of experience in Category Management of strategic materials or similar profession * Fluent in English and German (written & spoken) * ability to build up product and market knowledge for the respective categories * economic thinking and acting and the ability to think beyond the obvious approach * strategic negotiation skills and professional business attitude Our Offer We offer you a challenging area of responsibility with creative freedom, a modern and collegial working environment and comprehensive professional and personal development opportunities. In addition, you can expect good professional development prospects and attractive social benefits. The gross annual salary for this position is approximately EUR 79,000 including variable bonus components and additional monetary benefits. Depending on your qualifications and professional experience, there is a willingness to overpay. As an employer, we stand for equal opportunities and all qualified applicants are considered regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability status. We have set ourselves the goal of increasing the proportion of women in managerial and expert positions and therefore encourage qualified women to apply. * Training and Further Development * Pension Fund * Company doctor* * Lunch Allowance * Health Measures * Flexible Working Hours* * Parking* * Childcare Services* * Company Events * Discounts * Variable Compensation* * Home Office* * Supplementary Insurances * Job bike * Transportation Allowance *Depending on location and/or position Apply now Join us!As a leading manufacturer of plastic packaging, we are always looking for employees who will shape the future of the plastics industry with us and courageously promote sustainable solutions. We value a humorous atmosphere, communication at eye level and long term empl