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Category Manager Doors&Steps / Brake Control&Compressors Div. Service

Stadler Deutschland GmbH · Berlin, DE

Full-timeMidprocurement

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SeniorityMid
TypeFull-time
Fieldprocurement
LocationBerlin, DE

About the role

Category Manager Doors&Steps / Brake Control&Compressors Div. Service Vollzeit Berlin, Deutschland Vollzeit unbefristet RESPONSIBILITIES Development and implementation of category strategies for service-relevant material groups (spare parts, wear parts, overhauls) Further development of the category strategy in close alignment with the production plants Identification and realization of cost-saving potentials as well as implementation of TCO optimization measures Execution of detailed supply chain analyses to ensure a stable and efficient supply chain Close collaboration with Engineering, Service Operations and other relevant interfaces Benchmarking of international markets and derivation of suitable sourcing and optimization measures Leading complex price and contract negotiations and concluding long-term supplier agreements Building, maintaining and further developing strategically relevant supplier relationships Leading complex price and contract negotiations (duplicate removed in English version, but content preserved above) PROFILE Completed university degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a comparable field Several years of experience in strategic procurement or category management, ideally in an industrial environment or the rail sector Strong ability to work with complex technical and commercial contexts Proven experience in international price and contract negotiations Strong analytical skills and a confident approach to fact-based decision-making Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a clear focus on results Fluent German and English skills (C1–C2 level) in both written and spoken form are required Willingness to travel approx. 10% (on average around two business trips per month) Confident use of MS Office applications and their effective integration into daily work If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply even if you meet some, but not all, of the listed requirements. You may still be the right fit for this or other opportunities at Stadler Rail Service. We welcome every application and are committed to diversity and inclusion to ensure equal opportunities for all. Driven to lead Gemeinsam Großes bewegen. OUR PROMISE A collaborative working environment with qualified and highly motivated teams Scope for action and development, allowing you to contribute your expertise and achieve shared goals A culture of appreciation, support and continuous development An opportunity to work for a leading company that shapes the future of global mobility every day BENEFITS At Stadler, you benefit from a wide range of advantages, such as: Performance-based and collectively agreed compensation and social benefits Flexible working hours Modern and well-equipped work environment Subsidy for public transport (job ticket) Option for mobile/remote work Bike leasing Corporate health management programs Support for professional development and training opportunities Employee discounts Opportunities to participate in sports activities Company pension scheme Regular employee events Kontaktperson Zögern Sie nicht, uns bei Fragen zu kontaktieren. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Online-Bewerbung. Jenny Süß +49 30 9191-1459 Jenny Süß +49 30 9191-1459

Required skills

strategic procurementcategory managementsupply chain analysisTCO optimizationprice negotiationcontract negotiationsupplier relationship managementanalytical skillscommunication skillsnegotiation skillsGerman languageEnglish languageMS Office