CATEGORY MANAGER (F/M/D) TECHNICAL PROCUREMENT STELLENDETAILS | FERRERO

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello ®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®.
As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach.
Represented in 55 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world.
The secret to our global success? Nearly dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of.
Join us, and you could be one of them.
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities.
We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way.
In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero.
The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
Location.
Stadtallendorf Starting date.
at the next possible date What to expect.
You are enthusiastic about developing international procurement strategies and handling challenging tasks in Global Supplier Management.
You analyze the respective markets and are responsible for the selection, evaluation and optimization of supplier portfolios in technical environments.
With your expertise and diligence, you collaborate in international projects by evaluating tenders, conduct contract negotiations and manage supplier relationships.
Thanks to your strong communication skills, you will be involved in the decision-making process and in conducting negotiations and drafting contracts.
In addition, you will initiate cost improvement projects and implement them independently.
Join our team for an exciting mix of diverse responsibilities and global collaboration, where you'll work in a team-oriented environment.
Elevate your skills at the Ferrero Procurement Academy while gaining valuable insights into a range of technical disciplines.
​​​​​At Ferrero you will have the opportunity to start an international career and to shape the future of the market leader in confectionery in a very dynamic environment.
Become part of the sustainable corporate culture of a family-owned company - characterized by responsibility and team spirit.
At the same time you work in one of the most technologized confectionery factories worldwide.
You can expect many additional benefits such as holiday payment and annual special payment, health promotion offers (e.
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physiotherapy at the work place), product allocations and a wide range of development and training opportunities.
Who we are looking for.
Successfully completed studies in engineering, industrial engineering or economics Negotiation skills and experience in contract management Experience in the field of strategic procurement projects and/or category management, preferably in an international company/matrix organization Ariba knowledge advantageous, confident handling of MS-Office Business fluent in English; German and Italian language skills are an advantage Strong assertiveness, negotiation and communication skills Strategic thinking and global mindset Intercultural skills Result-oriented and self-motivated action Flexibility for business trips   If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application via our online portal to Laura Trümner, Human Resources.