Knorr-Bremse AG

Global Category Manager - Hardware/IT-Services (m/f/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Overview

Global Category Manager – Hardware & IT Services (m/f/d) at Knorr-Bremse AG. You will be responsible for the strategic procurement and category management of IT Hardware and IT Services across the global organization. This role includes functional leadership, close collaboration with the Global Category Team Lead and Director, and engagement with stakeholders in IT, Engineering, and Product Management. You will manage relationships with Managed Service Providers (MSPs), run complex strategic projects, and contribute to a cost-efficient and future-oriented IT procurement strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and drive initiatives for cost reduction and efficiency improvement on a global, regional, and cross-site level for IT Hardware and IT Services
  • Contribute to strategically valuable projects with high visibility at the executive level and shape the future IT procurement landscape
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories in close cooperation with the Global Category Team Lead, Director, and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Lead complex global contract negotiations with a focus on hardware procurement, service agreements, SLAs, and MSPs
  • Support the implementation of sustainability and compliance initiatives in IT procurement
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives
  • Provide functional leadership and guidance to regional category managers, local purchasing and project teams
  • Monitor market trends and supplier performance to drive continuous improvement and innovation in the supply base
  • Ensure alignment with global procurement policies and contribute to best-practice development

Qualifications

  • Extensive professional experience in strategic procurement, preferably in IT Hardware and IT Services
  • Strong knowledge of sourcing processes and supplier management in the IT domain, including MSPs
  • Proven negotiation skills and experience in managing complex supplier contracts
  • Ability to communicate effectively across organizational units and build consensus
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint to structure projects and report progress to top management
  • Team player with assertiveness and excellent communication skills
  • Fluent in English (mandatory); German language skills are a plus
  • Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 10%)

Join Our Team

Be part of a global organization shaping the future of mobility. We offer a dynamic work environment, flexible working models, and opportunities for professional growth. At Knorr-Bremse, your contribution to IT procurement will have a strategic impact.

Other Details

  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Contract
  • Job function: Marketing and Sales
  • Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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Stelleninformationen

  • Veröffentlichungsdatum:

    11 Dez 2025
  • Standort:

    München
  • Typ:

    Vollzeit
  • Arbeitsmodell:

    Vor Ort
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  • Erfahrung:

    2+ years
  • Arbeitsverhältnis:

    Angestellt

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