Role purpose

As a Category Manager Indirect Spend you will play a pivotal role in designing, aligning, reviewing,and managing the category strategy for Indirect spend in the company!

Key responsibilities

Develop, lead, and master the Procure-to-pay processes and set up sustainable sourcing strategies for relevant categories like IT, Logistics, Professional Services, Facilities, Utilities, and Consumables in line with the global procurement strategy
Be responsible for balancing the needs of the internal stakeholders and buildingstrategic relationships with key suppliers to strengthen the competitive advantage of Melexis
Create a long-term category roadmap, and develop, formulate, implement, and monitor the category strategy for the indirect spend categories
Design, execute, and implement strategic sourcing plans in close cooperation with your procurement colleagues and internal stakeholders
Assess the procure-to-pay process and drive continuous improvement for indirect sourcing processes, making sure the right buying channels are set up and maintained
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, facilitating partnerships and driving performance improvements in cost, quality, and service through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives
Act and be seen as an expert, a trusted business partner for strategic and tactical matters related to indirect spend categories. You will also team up with your indirect procurement colleagues, through on-the-job coaching, and continuous feedback to grow the overall indirect category strategy
As the Category Manager Indirect, you will spearhead Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) driven decisions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of expenditure scope and end-to-end benefits. Your focus will be on promoting cost transparency through robust should-cost models, thereby maximizing value for the company. Additionally, you will be responsible for orchestrating, overseeing, and leading specific procurement projects aimed at fostering efficiency, prioritizing value-driven outcomes, and implementing cost-effective solutions

Profile

A Master’ s degree in Economics, Commercial Engineering or Engineering or a bachelor’s degree with experience
A relevant Procurement experience of 5-10 years in an international environment is a plus
You should have a procurement category approach and general procurement background, be empathic/enthusiastic, be a relationship builder with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and have negotiation and analytical skills
Proven procurement experience in IT, licensing & Logistics will be a differentiator
A continuous learner, energetic and assertive
You promote a positive attitude, even in adverse circumstances, and you can make sound and objective judgments
You are fluent in English

Our offer

An exciting job in a dynamic high-tech international environment
An enjoyable, team-oriented and professional atmosphere in a flat-structured organization with collaborative culture
The opportunity to take ownership of your professional passion and build an enjoyable career
Versatile development opportunities in leadership or expert track
Hybrid work model in action