Senior Global Category Manager managing IT procurement strategies at TeamViewer. Leading complex negotiations and collaborating with global stakeholders for efficient procurement decisions.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the strategic procurement and end-to-end category management of IT Hardware, Software, and IT Services across our global organization
Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy
Manage key suppliers and commercial agreements
Ensure cost-efficient, innovative, and future-oriented procurement decisions
Work closely with stakeholders from IT, R&D, Product Management, Finance, and Legal to understand requirements
Optimize total cost of ownership and drive value across the organization
Lead complex sourcing initiatives and negotiate high-impact contracts
Support the global procurement strategy with market insights, risk management, and continuous improvement
Identify and drive cost reduction, process efficiency, and value creation initiatives across global, regional, and site-level IT Software, Hardware, and Services categories
Contribute to high-impact strategic projects with visibility at executive level
Help shape a future-oriented IT procurement landscape
Support the integration of sustainability, compliance, and risk management into procurement decisions and supplier selection processes
Monitor market trends, supplier performance, innovation, and risk factors to continuously improve the supplier base and overall category performance
Ensure full adherence to global procurement policies, governance standards, and contribute to the improvement of tools, processes, and best practices
Requirements
Extensive professional experience in Strategic Procurement and Category Management, preferably in IT Hardware, IT Services, and/or Software
Strong knowledge of sourcing processes and supplier management in the IT domain
Proven ability to manage complex supplier contracts and negotiations at a regional or global level
Experience in driving cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and supporting category strategy implementation
Excellent negotiation and analytical skills
Strong competence in Excel and PowerPoint to analyze spend, structure projects, and communicate progress to management
Ability to collaborate effectively across organizational units and functions, building alignment with stakeholders such as IT, Finance, Legal, and Operations
Capable of communicating complex procurement topics clearly and persuasively
Fluency in English (mandatory). German language skills are a plus but not required.
Benefits
Onsite Onboarding in our HQ office for an optimal start
Great compensation and benefits packages including company achievement bonus or sales bonus, company stocks and regular salary reviews
Premiums for the private pension plan (BAV) up to the maximum amount are topped up by TeamViewer
Public transport friendly offices
Option to lease an e-bike (Germany only)
Special terms for local gyms
Access to Corporate Benefits platform with many discounts
Regular Team events and company-wide celebrations
Open door policy, no dress code rules, frequent All Hands and Leadership Lunches
Hybrid and Flexible work time with up to 50% home office
Work From Abroad Program allowing up to 40 days of work outside your contracting country
We celebrate diversity as one of core values, join and drive one of the c-a-r-e initiatives together with us!
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