CAPEX Global Category Manager - Indirect

CAPEX Global Category Manager – Indirect

Job type:
Full‑time | Grade: 12 | Employee Group:
Permanent | Global Region:
Europe.

• Develop, implement, and drive global category strategies for CAPEX and selected indirect categories, in alignment with overall procurement and business objectives.
• Manage sourcing activities related to technical equipment, machinery, and service contracts across multiple regions.
• Take full end‑to‑end ownership of assigned categories, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, pricing, lead times, and performance management.
• Drive cost optimization and value creation through strategic sourcing initiatives, standardization, and supplier consolidation.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and project teams to support CAPEX projects and ensure alignment with technical and business requirements.
• Identify and develop strategic supplier partnerships, including evaluation of new suppliers and technologies.
• Monitor supplier markets, industry trends, and innovations in equipment and technical services.
• Support global CAPEX planning and investment projects from a sourcing perspective.

• Experience in procurement, category management, or sourcing of technical equipment, services, or CAPEX‑related projects.
• Experience with CAPEX categories is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to manage complex, cross‑functional and international projects.
• Experience working with technical stakeholders (engineering, maintenance, operations) is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in an international environment.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.