Lead Category Manager (m/f/d) Power Plant Products – German Speaker Jenbach, Austria

Job title: Lead Category Manager (m/f/d) Power Plant Products – German Speaker Jenbach, Austria

Company: INNIO


Job description: DescriptionWe are looking for a Lead Global Category Manager (m/f/d) to join our Procurement Team at INNIO. The successful candidate will have a key role within the INNIO Direct Material Procurement Team. The Direct Materials Procurement team at INNIO is responsible for all procurement activities which are required to ensure on-time delivery of cost-effective materials which meet the highest standards in quality. The INNIO Procurement team is an essential part of INNIO’s operation as well as pivotal in ensuring that INNIO’s future products continue to exceed market and customer expectations.At INNIO we offer you:

• An innovative and international working environment
• Home Office & flexible working time model (depending on position and role)
• Health We Care Program – including company sport activities
• Moving cost support for new employees in accordance with policy
• Good connections to public transport – station in direct proximity
• Transportation cost support in accordance with policy
• One of the best canteens in the area with healthy and various meals
• Attractive location in the heart of the alps which provides various outdoor sport and other leisure possibilities

Your Responsibilities:

• Leading the development of procurement strategy for new innovative products at INNIO (focus on parts which are linked to power plant installations)
• Development and description of a viable procurement strategy for power plant components (annual spent: ~ 40 MIO EUR)
• Cross functional coordination for identification, selection, and development of critical suppliers to execute our customer demands
• Implementation & execution of structured supplier relationship management plans
• Management of supplier contracts and negotiations
• Interface with Business Leaders to lay out your strategies and ensure business buy-in

Your Profile:

• Significant experience in direct material procurement predominately gained within the machinery sector
• Masters / Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Business Management related discipline
• Outstanding influencing & negotiation and facilitation skills
• Highly motivated with an outstanding track record concerning ability to deliver
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Team player mentality with a continuous improvement mindset
• Fluent German and English (oral and written)
• Experienced with the use of all Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to travel at least 20% of the time to our global supply base (focus on the US)

At INNIO, we offer a competitive salary package which is far above the requirements of the metal collective agreement in Austria. We highly value your individual qualifications and experience. As part of our recruiting process, we engage in open dialogue with you to discuss the details and ensure the best possible fit.

Expected salary:

Location: Jenbach, Tirol

Job date: Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:06:53 GMT

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