Global Category Manager Directs (m/f/x)

ABOUT US We, GG Group, are a global family-owned business group, which develops and produces technically advanced high-quality cables and wiring systems for energy and data transmission in the automotive and industrial environment. We work with passion, inspired minds and full of energy to develop and deliver the best solution for our customers, wherever they need us. Join a dynamic and flexible work environment that enables you to bring in and expand your strengths! Global Category Manager Directs (m/f/x) | Wien, AT YOUR TASKS • You develop and implement global sourcing strategies for your categories, directly contributing to improvements in TCO, EBIT, working capital, and supply security. • You collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to secure and achieve margin and budget targets in customer projects. • You understand business needs and act as a proactive, commercially driven and innovative partner across the global value chain. • Together with international teams, you lead the supplier base strategy, drive the continuous development of suppliers in terms of quality, delivery performance, cost efficiency, and sustainability. • You provide functional leadership to Global Category Buyers and regional sourcing teams while consistently acting from a global perspective. • You foster innovation, align operations with state-of-the-art methods, and ensure the achievement of defined KPIs. You monitor and evaluate category performance, and identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures • You carry out commercial and contract negotiations • You make yearly category cost budget and carry out material price forecasting as per defined forecasting cycle. • You stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities and technological advancements to provide recommendations or directions for category-related actions. • You work as escalation window to manage supply issues and supplier escalations under your category YOUR PROFILE • At least 5 years of working experience in Purchasing • University degree in business and/or engineering or similar education (e.g. HTL + purchasing experience) • Ability to functionally leads colleagues in a matrix organization • Very good supplier relationship management and supplier development skills • Good SAP MM knowledge • Good German and English skills OUR OFFER • Flexible working hours and mobile work options including workation (after the onboarding phase) • Comprehensive onboarding concept • Attractive internal and external training opportunities • Anonymous Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Modern office with excellent public transport connections • Regular cultural, sports, and health programs (on-site company doctor, cafeteria incl. meal subsidies) The salary package is based on your qualifications and professional experience and will be defined in a personal discussion. The minimum gross monthly salary for this position is EUR 3 888,53 - with willingness to overpay depending on the individual qualification profile. CONTACT Elisabeth Reinthaler Muthgasse 36, 1190 Wien www.gg-group.com APPLY NOW Balti | Gliwice | Ingolstadt | Mikulov | Munich | Poysdorf | Russe | San Juan del Rio | Shanghai | Shenyang | Sindelfingen | Southfield | Vienna All hiring decisions at GG are made by evaluating individual qualifications, position requirements and needs of the business without regard to race or ethnicity, religious affiliation, age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, marital or partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status (including pregnancy), or any other status protected by the legislation or regulations in the locations where we operate. GG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.