Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor‑made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.
At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!
Overview
As Global Category Manager, you will be responsible for procurement of IT hardware, software, and digital services. You will develop and implement a procurement strategy, conduct supplier negotiations at an international level, and ensure that contractual conditions and high quality and service standards are maintained.
Responsibilities
* Strategic responsibility for global procurement in the areas of IT and operational technology, with a focus on further developing the expenditure structure and optimizing procurement volume
* Development and implementation of international procurement strategies for IT hardware, software, and digital services
* Analyzing global markets to identify trends and potential and to minimize risk, particularly with regard to supply chain disruptions
* Establishing and maintaining long‑term partnerships with key suppliers, promoting innovation projects in collaboration with them, and monitoring supplier performance in accordance with contractual agreements and defined service standards
* Negotiating with suppliers to achieve favourable terms and implement continuous cost reduction initiatives in IT procurement
* Advising regional procurement teams on cross‑category procurement issues and supporting country organisations in specific negotiations
* Developing and maintaining contingency strategies to ensure business continuity in the event of potential supplier issues or unforeseen market developments
* Continuously improving procurement processes by implementing best practices and innovative approaches to increase efficiency and long‑term success
Hard Skills
* Basic commercial or technical training followed by a degree (university of applied sciences or higher technical college) in business administration, technology, or IT. Ideally supplemented by further training in procurement, supply chain management (SCM), or computer science/business informatics
* At least 3 to 5 years of professional experience in strategic purchasing, preferably in technology‑oriented product groups or with in‑depth technical expertise
* Successful experience in managing regional or procurement areas, including the design, introduction, and implementation of procurement strategies
* Strong interest in new technologies and industry trends, with the ability to integrate these into the procurement process
* Sound experience in contract management and securing advantageous agreements
* Good German skills (B2) and good English skills (C1) to operate successfully in an international environment
Soft Skills
* Team‑oriented personality with a high degree of empathy and the ability to work constructively with various stakeholders, even in challenging situations
* Excellent analytical skills, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to be able to act in a manner appropriate to the target group
* Strong negotiation skills
* Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
We Offer You
* An open and collegial corporate culture
* Room for ideas
* Support through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
* Intensive and job‑orientated induction training
* Short decision‑making processes and flat hierarchies
* Open communication policy
* 5 weeks holiday and the possibility of additional days off
For questions please contact Viviane Braxton.
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