(Senior) Category Manager (m/f/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

We are seeking a highly driven and commercially strong (Senior) Category Manager to join our Supply Chain Management team at Limehome. This role owns and develops assigned procurement categories end-to-end, ensuring strategic alignment with company objectives while enabling scalable international growth. The focus lies on driving commercial excellence, supplier performance, operational alignment, and process standardization across categories such as furniture and other relevant procurement areas. The ideal candidate combines strong negotiation capabilities with analytical rigor and hands‑on execution.

How you'll be hosting with heart:

Category Ownership & Strategy

Own and develop assigned categories end-to-end, aligned with company strategy and growth plans

Define and implement category strategies balancing cost, quality, scalability, and risk

Drive cost transparency, budgeting alignment, and structured savings initiatives

Identify and mitigate supply, dependency, contractual, and compliance risks

Supplier Management & Commercial Excellence

Manage and develop strategic supplier relationships, including sourcing, onboarding, performance management, and exit strategies

Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, contracts, service levels, and terms

Conduct regular market and supplier analyses to identify optimization opportunities

Ensure high supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery reliability, and compliance

Cross-Functional & Operational Alignment

Ensure operational alignment with Design, Operations, Planning, and Finance teams

Support demand planning, forecasting, and order management processes

Standardize procurement processes and continuously improve systems and data quality

Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual terms, and regulatory standards throughout the procurement process

What you'll need to shoot for the stars with us:

Proven experience of minimum 4 years in a (senior) procurement role, ideally within the furniture or hospitality sectors

Fluency in German language is a must-have

Strong network and established relationships within the furniture industry

Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills, with a focus on achieving both cost efficiency and quality standards

Ability to work cross-functionally and effectively communicate with internal stakeholders

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an eye for detail

Experience in managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our serviced apartment offerings by driving efficient and strategic procurement processes.

We're designed to stay:

Hybrid Office Model: We offer a flexible and empowering work environment - you can choose to work 100% from our office or partially from home and the office.

Visa & Language Support: We’ll support you during your visa process and with learning German on every language level after passing your probation period.

Relocation Support: We'll financially support your move to Munich if you live further away than 300km from our office.

Oneteam: We are #oneteam with a transparent company culture by staying up to date with each other through team stand-ups, regular All-Hands and suite events (Summer, Wiesn, Christmas).

Growth and Development: We make sure that you keep growing - through constant feedback, peer reviews and exchanges with focus on your development.

Limitless learning: We offer you the possibility to choose an external development format that will help you in reaching your full potential without any limits in budget.