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Location: Germany

Job type: Hybrid

If you join us in the role of Procurement Category Specialist (m/f/d)this is what you can expect from us:

• Attractive salary and an overall competitive package
• Hybrid way of working
• Flexible work hours
• Home equipment allowance
• Equipment needed for the role (laptop and mobile phone, including monthly mobile phone subscription)
• Private health insurance
• Healthcare cost reimbursements
• Sponsored sports activities
• Voluntary pension fund (company-sponsored retirement plan or pension)
• Referral bonuses for recommending new team members to join the company

To act as Category Specialist for ICT categories (Software, Hardware, Outsourcing etc.) accountable for delivering on the categories' performance and savings targets in the international team of Nexi Group Procurement.

Your key responsibilities in this role will be:

• Develop and maintain most complex category strategies, ensuring implementation and adherence of each category execution plans in alignment with Businesses
• Driving relevant sourcing projects, contributing with category specific knowledge, ensuring all projects are in alignment with the individual category strategies (baseline, scope, strategy & recommendation), and that rewarded contracts may be operationalized with clear KPI's and SLA's and defined governance
• Implement contracts, maintain overview of contracts within your categories and follow-up on usage and savings realization
• Build relationships with key internal stakeholders
• Pro-actively manage key vendors, including vendor development, performance reviews and dispute settlement.

As you read about the role, are you eager to learn more? If so, review the qualifications that fit you for the position. Remember, beyond your skills and experience, it's your potential that sets you up for success in your daily tasks.

Qualifications needed to be successful in this role:

• High school diploma or higher professional qualification
• Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures
• Experience in Procurement
• Working knowledge of the rules governing the purchase of goods and services

Additional skills and experience that would make you stand out:

• Interpersonal and Relationship Skills
• Organizational and Planning Skills
• Influencing and Negotiation Skills
• Analytical Skills