Supervisor Category Management Interior Solutions (m/w/d)

In this role you lead category management for interior solutions, aligning strategy with business units and driving performance across key supplier relationships. You will guide a small team, shape buying guides, and oversee cost optimization initiatives. You’ll own supplier negotiations and day-to-day purchasing across Construction, Facility Management, and MRO Goods. The position blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution in an international, collaborative environment.

• 30 days vacation
• flexible work hours
• time off in lieu of overtime
• leasing options for bicycles or computers
• working time account
• company pension plan

• Develop category strategy and align with Business Units
• Drive and report category performance; implement cost optimization measures
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and negotiations
• Define buying guide and channel; ensure continuous information flow within PUR network
• Lead and develop a team of three, focusing on performance and skill development
• Oversee direct buying responsibilities across Construction, Facility Management, and MRO Goods
• Own supplier negotiations, tenders, and day-to-day purchasing for these areas

• Bachelor’s degree in an economic or technical field (e.g., Business Administration or Industrial Engineering)
• 2–5 years of relevant experience including negotiation and supplier management in indirect procurement
• High-level English and German proficiency
• Proficient in MS Office; SAP knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of purchasing processes (S2P), strategy development, supplier and risk management, and business partner management
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with capacity to influence and resolve conflicts

• persuasion and influencing skills
• problem solving across disciplines
• cross-functional collaboration
• MS Office
• SAP
• S2P purchasing processes