Category manager Jobs in Solingen

RIEDEL Communications is the leading provider of live production tools in the media, sports and entertainment sectors. To cover our customers' needs holistically, we are divided into three business units: Product Division, Managed Technology & Riedel Networks.

The central division Corporate Functions supports our business in organization and handling of all transactional processes. Therefore, it's building the economic foundation of the divisions. The division also makes a significant contribution to the fulfilment of corporate goals by accelerating processes.

Join us as Category Manager Professional Services (m/f/d) on this exciting journey and help shape the strategic procurement of professional services across our international organization. In this highly visible role, you will drive category strategies, establish global supplier frameworks and act as a trusted commercial partner to stakeholders across the business.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• You develop and execute global category strategies for professional services, including consulting, recruitment, IT services, software development partners, engineering services and freelancers.
• You lead strategic sourcing initiatives, tenders and commercial negotiations, including framework agreements, service level agreements, rate cards and contractual terms.
• You partner with internal stakeholders to define, challenge and optimize service requirements, scopes of work, deliverables, pricing models and measurable performance criteria.
• You establish and manage qualified supplier pools and preferred partner models while driving supplier performance, reliability and continuous improvement.
• You develop procurement standards, governance processes and contract templates with a strong focus on intellectual property protection, compliance, liability management and commercial risk mitigation.
• You support commercial project management throughout the full service lifecycle, including budget monitoring, scope adjustments, change management, cost tracking and supplier performance reviews.
• You monitor category performance, identify savings and cost avoidance opportunities and provide regular KPI reporting to Procurement leadership.

THAT'S YOU

• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Economics or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in strategic procurement, category management or commercial management of professional services
• Proven track record in sourcing and negotiating consulting services, IT services, software development, engineering services, freelancers or similar service categories
• Experience working in cross-functional project environments with strong stakeholder and supplier management capabilities
• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills combined with a structured and proactive working style
• Collaborative and solution-oriented mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships across different functions and organizational levels
• Fluent German and English skills
• Experience with SAP, Coupa or comparable procurement systems is desirable

WE OFFER

More than just a salary - your plus at RIEDEL

Look forward to 30 days of vacation and many additional offers - from JobRad to exclusive employee discounts, corporate benefits and our company pension scheme. Our global employee referral program is also waiting for you.

Flexibility that suits your life

Whether you're an early riser or a night owl - our flexible working hours system and the option of mobile working in the hybrid model ensure a real work-life balance.

Support in every situation

"meinEAP" offers you helpful services - e.g. for childcare, caring for relatives or for your physical and mental well-being.

Recharge your batteries - from coffee to lunch

A real treat: our own coffee roast - free of charge at the in-house coffee bar, just the way you like it. Our in-house canteen also takes care of your physical well-being with freshly prepared, varied dishes at fair prices every day - balanced, tasty and served directly on site.

We’re contributing to your career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By helping our people to reach their potential, we frequently support them to find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

ENRICH OUR TEAM!

With us, you can expect an exciting challenge with plenty of opportunities to take on responsibility and develop personally.

RIEDEL stands for equal opportunities and diversity! We are looking forward to getting to know you as you are - far away from any pigeonholing.