Category Manager IT & Consulting | Wirtschaftswissenschaftler (m/w/d)
ALTANA Management Services GmbH
Job Summary
As a Category Manager for IT & Consulting at ALTANA Management Services, you will play a pivotal role in managing complex purchasing projects within a global corporate environment. Your day-to-day responsibilities include executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and conducting contract negotiations to ensure compliance and cost efficiency. You will act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners, driving continuous improvement in procurement processes and reporting on performance metrics. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in IT procurement and SAP systems who thrives in a collaborative, innovation-driven culture. You will benefit from a stable, globally active organization that values individual initiative, offers flexible working arrangements, and provides a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
Required Skills
Education
University degree or vocational training in business administration, computer science, or a related field.
Experience
- Extensive professional experience in procurement within an IT and service environment
- Proven track record as an SAP Key User in SAP R/3 or S/4HANA MM and Ariba
- Experience in managing complex purchasing projects and supplier relationships
- Experience in contract negotiation and ensuring policy compliance
Languages
Additional
- Must be eligible to work in the relevant location. Experience with ERP systems and procurement tools is required.