Category Management Supervisor

Our market-leading partner in the development and production of polymer-based products, which offers innovative system solutions in many areas, is looking for a new colleague to join its team in Biatorbágy. If you are looking for the challenges of an internationally recognized company with a stable background, this is the place for you!

In this role, you will act as a vital partner to our partner’s demand carriers, focusing on developing high-impact category strategies and value-capturing plans. As a Category Management Supervisor, you are accountable for the end-to-end development of category strategies. You will drive category performance, manage strategic supplier relationships, and identify market opportunities to optimize costs and mitigate risks.

• Accountable and responsible for category strategy development and alignment with Business Units.
• Accountable for driving and reporting of category performance/ results; develop, define, implement and measure cost optimization measures.
• Track market trends and supplier markets; identify and evaluate category opportunities and risks.
• Define risk management approach and appropriate actions.
• Develop category strategy: define strategic goals, target supplier portfolio, global implementation plans and KPIs.
• Manage relationship with key/ strategic suppliers.
• Monitor strategy implementation: tackle action items in regions, track commodity performance, inform Business Unit representatives.
• Accountable for defintion of buying guide and buying channel; assure continuous information and communication flow within PUR network and share best practice. 
• Lead and develop a team of three professionals, ensuring performance management, skill development, and alignment with departmental goals.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in an economic or technical field, such as Business Administration or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience: 4 to 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Languages: High-level proficiency in English and German.
• Software: Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of SAP is needed.
• Essential Expertise: Advanced knowledge of purchasing processes (focus on S2P), strategy development, supplier and risk management, and business partner management.
• Communication Skills: Ability to influence change and reach solutions through persuasion, even when faced with conflicting external objectives.
• Problem Solving: Proven ability to handle difficult, vaguely defined problems that require cross-disciplinary understanding.

• Competitive Cafeteria benefits package.
• Provided work equipment: laptop and mobile phone.
• Flexible work arrangement: 2 days remote work per week.
• Supportive and transparent organizational culture.
• Opportunity for international collaboration/work environment.

• Experience in people management.