We are looking for a Senior Category Manager Capex in EMEA. This role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and managing strategic supplier relationships to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions. The position reports to the General Lead, Capital Equipment, and can be based in Europe.
Key responsibilities:
-Develop and execute comprehensive commodity strategies aligned with business goals
-Lead sourcing projects including RFx, supplier consolidation, and continuous improvement initiatives
-Define negotiation strategies focusing on supplier profiles, costs, and total cost of ownership (TCO)
-Partner with engineering, operations, quality, and procurement teams to capture category requirements
-Manage strategic suppliers through formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) processes
-Support new product development (NPD) teams through preferred supplier programs
-Monitor and mitigate supplier risks across all responsible categories
-Ensure adherence to Capital & Tooling procurement policies and processes
-Present commodity strategies and project updates during leadership reviews
-Support annual operational planning (AOP) with cross-functional stakeholders