Category Expert – Supply Chain

About the role

We are looking for a Category Expert to lead sourcing and procurement activities across key supply‑chain categories. The role will develop strategies, manage supplier relationships and ensure competitive, high‑quality contracts that support our business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives: identify suppliers, evaluate them, run sourcing events, negotiate commercially and finalize contracts.
• Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies aligned with local spend priorities.
• Monitor market trends, price and cost developments to uncover sourcing opportunities.
• Coordinate tender processes and negotiate contracts, collaborating with global procurement teams when required.
• Ensure contracts meet cost, quality, policy and authority requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships, service levels and delivery expectations in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Support operational improvement projects and maintain category data according to global standards.

Required profile

• University degree in business, finance, economics, commercial or technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of procurement experience, preferably in an FMCG environment.
• Experience with supply‑chain categories such as engineering, MRO, logistics, packaging, warehousing or utilities is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation abilities and good understanding of the FMCG market.
• Proficient written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.