Category Manager (mfd) Investment Buildings

Category Manager (m/f/d) - Investment Buildings

Field of Work:Procurement
Location:Berlin
Legal Entity:KWS Berlin GmbH
Contract Type: Regular
Is Full Time: Yes
Job ID: 16666

Shape the Future of Global Infrastructure Investments!

Are you ready to make a global impact

As our newCategory Manager (m/f/d) - Investment Buildings - working at KWS Berlin GmbH - you will drive the procurement strategy for construction refurbishment and technical infrastructure projects across KWS Group as well as implementing construction projects.

Working in a dynamic multicultural environment you will collaborate with international stakeholders and strategic suppliers to deliver innovative sustainable and cost-effective solutions that create long-term value and support the companys growth ambitions

This is a permanent position to be filled full-time.

Responsibilities:

• Establishcontinuouslydevelopandimplementtheinternationalinvestbuildingprocurement strategyin alignmentwithbusinessunitsand Global Functions especially therealestateteam

• Leadand executethe entire strategic sourcing process (S2C): strategy developmenttendernegotiation contract execution and handover tobusiness units / functions

• Ensure compliance of procurement contracts with legal requirements and internal standards ( of Ethics ESG)

• Act as consultant to your stakeholderinitiateand implement strategicprocurementinitiativesacrossacomplex global matrix organization

• Drive continuous improvement inprocesses andtoolsforstrategic and tactical category workas well as for systems products and services

• Guide and support tactical buyers with category knowledge RFx negotiations spend analysis and supplier relationship management

• ExecuteeffectiveSupplier Relationship Managementto drive cost efficiency and innovationandserve as escalation pointincase ofclaims

• Present clearandconcise information tailored to different audiences including senior leadership

• Create spend transparencyand contribute to annual and mid-term budget planning and define key projects for area of responsibility

Profile:

• Academic degree in Industrial Engineering Supply Chain Management or Business Administrationor comparable

• Relevant experience in strategic procurement ideallywith a strong focusprocuringbuilding and construction work ideally intheagricultural business

• IT literacyin relevantIT systemisanadvantage (SAPSpend Transparency&Supplier Relationship Management Systems MS Office)

• Analytical and negotiatingskills solution-oriented working style

• Interculturally competent networker

• Experienced in working in complex matrix organizations in a global multi-cultural context

• Team player with a can-do attitudeand entrepreneurial spirit

• Excellent stakeholdermanagementskills

• Continuously improving processes while developingownexpertisein order toprovide excellent service delivery

• Eager to drive and achieve aligned results

• Great communicationskills with different target groups andable tobuild up sustainablerapports

• Fluent in English (written and spoken); any additional languageis regarded an asset

Offer:

• Interesting and varied job in a diverse international environment with the opportunity to contribute innovative ideas
• As a family business we are guided by the values of closeness reliability vision and independence; this culture is lived in practice and ensures an open and friendly working atmosphere from day one
• Excellent work equipment and free car and bicycle parking spaces in our modern office in the heart of Berlin-Schöneberg
• We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: capital-forming benefits Christmas and holiday pay childcare allowance 30d holidays flexible working hours holiday and Christmas bonuses company pension scheme JobRad and/or Jobticket
• True to our motto Make yourself grow we support the professional and personal development of our employees
  

We are looking forward to receiving your application using our online application system SuccessFactors! Please click the Apply button which you can find in the online ad.

About KWS

KWS is one of the worlds leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet corn cereals vegetables oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development.

At KWS diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is we invite you to join us.

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Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1