Global Category Manager (f/m/div*)

Kapsch TrafficCom develops smart solutions to make mobility safer, more sustainable and efficient for everybody. We design, build and operate traffic management systems including connected vehicles technology and mobility demand management as well as tolling services for cities, roads, tunnels and bridges around the world. We develop data and video analytics platforms, building on state-of-the-art technologies including AI, machine learning, big data and cloud services to enable the digitalization of mobility.The Global Category Manager will define and execute the global category strategy based on the best outcome for the Kapsch group.Responsibilities:Identify opportunities and suppliers that can provide materials and services Provide guidelines and consultancy for execution of category strategy to operational procurementWork with key stakeholders, to clearly identify main requirements for both the category and respective products/project needsNegotiate supply contracts with identified suppliers and develop supplier agreementsDevelop and execute specified category strategy as per global mandateDevelop, manage and enhance supplier relationships in order to ensure optimal category supply base to meet current and future market and technology requirementsCollaborate with and support R&D and Product Management & Development in projects, Product Life Cycle management activities and savings initiativesSupport bid teams with procurement expertise and securing lowest available cost to delivery projects and participate in bidsEnsure Category specific market data / market intelligence availabilityMonitor and understand key economic/category-specific cost drivers and supply market trendsResponsible for regular performance reporting against strategies and goalsCreate and maintain regular reports on savings, sourcing, market trends in collaboration with SCM Excellence & Controlling Your Profile:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and 5+  years’ experience in Supply Chain and Logistics and Procurement and specifically within Category Management, or 10+ years of relevant work experience in Category Management or Strategic Sourcing at global level in lieu of educationWell-developed knowledge of Category management and Strategic Sourcing processes, procedures, practices & techniques in developing and executing category strategiesProven sourcing and procurement technical skills related to electrical sub-components related to the manufacturing of electronic based productsProven track record of exceptional savings performanceStrong commercial skills and business acumenStrong verbal and written communication skills including presentation skillsAdvanced level proficiency in MS Office applications Our Offer:You you will be part of this exciting endeavor in an international company with European rootsA hands-on onboarding with an experienced team to get familiar with the business and domain-related processesSpace for creating innovative solutions and ideas within a professional team practicing Agile methodologiesSocial benefits of a modern company, e.g. Homeoffice, mobile devices, flexible working hours, operating restaurants, meal discount, bridge day regulation etc.Possibility to participate in regular trainings (technical and personal development)A market-compatible gross salary starting from 56.000 p.a. – which can be adapted according to your qualification and relevant experienceLocation: Headquarter ViennaStart date: as soon as possible, full-time positionKapsch is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We attach great importance to a balance in the diversity of our employees. Therefore we welcome all applications without regard to gender, age, religious beliefs/ideology, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin.