Indirect Category Manager - Emea
Pubblicato il 03-09-2026 - Vertiv Holdings in Padova
Experteer OverviewIn this role you own indirect spend categories across the EMEA region, shaping strategy and driving measurable value.
You will lead end-to-end category management and work with cross-functional teams to improve supplier performance, cost savings, and risk mitigation.
The position offers visibility with senior stakeholders and the chance to influence procurement on a multinational scale.
You will engage with suppliers to drive innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Retribuzione / BenefitsDevelop and execute category strategies aligned to business objectives
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities (RFI, RFP, RFQ)
Conduct market analysis, spend reviews, supplier assessments, and TCO evaluations
Establish and maintain Preferred Supplier Lists and negotiate commercial agreements
Benchmark suppliers, pricing, and service levels for competitiveness
Manage strategic supplier relationships and lead regular business reviews
Negotiate contracts and commercial frameworks
Develop supplier performance improvement plans and risk mitigation strategies
Drive innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement across the supplier base
Partner with Finance, Operations, HR, IT,
Facilities across EMEA
Support business case development and investment decisions with market insights
Influence stakeholders to adopt procurement best practices and preferred supplier solutions
Ensure early procurement engagement to maximise value creation opportunities
Drive procurement process optimization and compliance across the sourcing lifecycle
Promote adoption of e-Sourcing tools and Oracle procurement solutions
Monitor savings, supplier performance, compliance and category KPIs
Lead xysqume regional procurement improvement initiatives and knowledge-sharing activities
ResponsabilitàBachelor's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Economics or related discipline
Minimum 5 years' experience in Procurement and/or Category Management
Proven success in developing and executing category strategies with measurable savings
Strong experience leading sourcing events, supplier negotiations and contract management
Excellent analytical, commercial and stakeholder management skills
Fluent English communication skills
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