Global Senior Category Manager - Architectural and Engineering Services

Global Senior Category Manager - Architectural and Engineering Services

Responsibilities

• Drive and shape the global Sourcing category "Architectural and Engineering Services" for CapEx projects, including creation and implementation of the global category strategy and strategic supplier management.
• Set up and negotiate international contracts in alignment with global Business Partners.
• Align work with the Global Category Engineering, Construction, and Equipment team and the overall global Sourcing and business strategy.
• Provide guidance to local Sourcing organizations on setting up and monitoring CapEx projects, covering contracting methodologies and KPI tracking.
• Govern and monitor major CapEx investment projects from a Sourcing perspective to support BI's overall product portfolio.
• Implement Sourcing excellence and global governance principles with the Global Category Head to deliver CapEx projects on time, within cost, and with quality.
• Build effective partnerships with suppliers to deliver optimal sourcing value to BI.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration with strong knowledge of CapEx Project-Management processes or equivalent long‑term professional experience.
• Several years of contracting, sourcing, or purchasing experience of Architectural and Engineering Services in local or international markets.
• Strong project‑management skills in complex investment projects.
• Profound legal expertise in contract law (German law of obligations).
• Global and intercultural working experience, ability to work in cross‑functional teams, and willingness for international business trips.
• Strong communication and change‑management skills.
• Excellent command of German and business‑fluent English.

Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed. In cases of equal qualifications, such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.