Senior Global Category Manager - IT (all genders)

Responsibilities

As Senior Global Category Manager – IT (Hardware, Software & Services), you will be responsible for the strategic procurement and end-to-end category management of IT Hardware, Software, and IT Services across our global organization. You will develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy, manage key suppliers and commercial agreements, and ensure cost-efficient, innovative, and future-oriented procurement decisions.

In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders from IT, R&D, Product Management, Finance, and Legal to understand requirements, optimize total cost of ownership, and drive value across the organization. You will lead complex sourcing initiatives, negotiate high-impact contracts, and support the global procurement strategy with market insights, risk management, and continuous improvement.

• Identify and drive cost reduction, process efficiency, and value creation initiatives across global, regional, and site-level IT Software, Hardware, and Services categories.
• Contribute to high-impact strategic projects with visibility at executive level and help shape a future-oriented IT procurement landscape.
• Develop and implement category procurement strategies in close collaboration with global stakeholders such as IT, R&D, Finance, Legal, and the Global Category Team Lead/Director.
• Manage and lead complex contract negotiations covering software licensing, hardware procurement, service agreements, SLAs
• Support the integration of sustainability, compliance, and risk management into procurement decisions and supplier selection processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements, align sourcing strategies with business needs, and ensure smooth execution.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, innovation, and risk factors to continuously improve the supplier base and overall category performance.
• Ensure full adherence to global procurement policies, governance standards, and contribute to the improvement of tools, processes, and best practices.

Requirements

Professional Experience & Expertise

• Extensive professional experience in Strategic Procurement and Category Management , preferably in IT Hardware, IT Services, and / or Software.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing processes and supplier management in the IT domain.
• Proven ability to manage complex supplier contracts and negotiations at a regional or global level.
• Experience in driving cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and supporting category strategy implementation.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong competence in Excel and PowerPoint to analyze spend, structure projects, and communicate progress to management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across organizational units and functions, building alignment with stakeholders such as IT, Finance, Legal, and Operations.
• Capable of communicating complex procurement topics clearly and persuasively.

Personal Strengths

• Team player with assertiveness, ownership mentality, and a solution-oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills, able to build relationships and influence decisions constructively.
• Structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in an international environment.

Languages

• Fluency in English (mandatory).
• German language skills are a plus but not required.

What We Offer

• Onsite Onboarding in our HQ office for an optimal start
• Great compensation and benefits packages including company achievement bonus or sales bonus, company stocks and regular salary reviews
• Premiums for the private pension plan (BAV) up to the maximum amount are topped up by TeamViewer
• Public transport friendly offices
• Option to lease an e-bike (Germany only)
• Special terms for local gyms
• Access to Corporate Benefits platform with many discounts
• Regular Team events and company-wide celebrations
• Open door policy, no dress code rules, frequent all Hands and Leadership Lunches
• Hybrid and Flexible work time with up to 50% home office
• Work From Abroad Program allowing up to 40 days of work outside your contracting country
• We celebrate diversity as one of core values, join and drive one of the c-a-r-e initiatives together with us!