Category Manager (m/f/d)

Your Tasks:

• You will be responsible for the strategic management and ongoing optimization of the material groups assigned to you (underfloor heating distribution systems), including risk management and regular category reporting.
• You are responsible for checking production costs with our suppliers and can carry out cost calculations for a range of parts on your own responsibility.
• You will be responsible for the further development and cross-functional coordination and implementation of material group and supplier strategies.
• You will be responsible for the purchasing side of ongoing regional and global development projects in close cooperation with the internal product management, technology and sales departments.
• You are responsible for the planning and implementation of cost-reducing and cost-optimizing measures and their implementation in coordination with the specialist departments.
• You are responsible for the planning and implementation of contract and condition negotiations.
• You keep an eye on the procurement markets and are actively looking for and implementing innovations.

Your Profile:

• You have completed a degree or apprenticeship in a technical or commercial field.
• You have already worked with underfloor heating distribution systems in purchasing, sales or production and are familiar with this field. 
• You are characterized by your independent and self-reliant way of working as well as your open and communicative personality. 
• Fluency in English and a good command of German round off your profile.
• You are willing to travel occasionally at national and international level (approx. 10% of your work).

What You can expect from us:

• You can expect a collegial team with an informal culture and open communication at eye level.
• You will have plenty of creative freedom and the opportunity to express your creativity.
• 30 days of vacation, trust-based working hours and remote work guarantee you an excellent work-life balance.
• With our in-house academy and personnel development programs, we offer you a great foundation for your future career.
• We focus on sustainability. Not only in terms of the environment, but also in terms of cooperation. That's why we offer you a permanent position.
• Just take some time off or retire early? With our working time account, you can fulfill your life's dreams.
• We also offer you an attractive overall package consisting of a competitive salary, company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, employee discounts and much more.