Global Category Lead

About the role

Help shape how the Nemetschek Group buys the services that keep its businesses moving. Based at Graphisoft SE and reporting to the Head of Global Procurement, you’ll lead global procurement for Mobility—travel, hotels and fleet—and Site Services—facility management, office furniture and supplies. Working across brands and regions, you’ll connect business needs with sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships that deliver lasting value. This is an individual contributor role with scope to improve costs, quality and sustainability across the Group.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and review global category strategies, using market insights and group-wide synergies to identify opportunities for value creation
• Lead compliant sourcing processes from demand analysis through implementation, presenting recommendations to the Global Sourcing Council
• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms and build collaborative supplier relationships
• Build a pipeline of savings projects, delivering measurable results through consistent reporting, documentation and performance tracking
• Partner with stakeholders across brands and regions to align procurement with business goals and strengthen policy compliance
• Drive improvements in innovation, supplier diversity, sustainability and quality beyond cost savings
• Support the global rollout and adoption of Coupa and digital procurement initiatives

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred
• At least eight years’ experience in strategic sourcing or category management, preferably in global or matrix organisations
• Strong indirect procurement expertise, particularly in facility management, office supplies, office furniture, fleet, travel and hotels
• Proven success leading global sourcing projects and delivering strategic savings
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and influencing skills across cultures and seniority levels
• Familiarity with eProcurement tools; Coupa experience is highly advantageous
• Strategic thinking, hands-on execution and strong business acumen, with confidence collaborating across functions in a global, fast-moving environment

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