.Global Category Manager (F/M/Div) Porto Porto, Porto, Portugal Job Description:Are you a seasoned Procurement professional with experience in Category Management roles? Have you successfully led commercial and contract negotiations, developed and implemented category strategies, and built strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders? If you're a driven person with a passion for driving profitable growth with a focus on innovation and collaboration, we want to hear from you! Join our team as a Global Category Manager and contribute to Infineon's success!As a Global Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies that drive cost savings, improve quality, and enhance supplier relationships across our global organization, while ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategies.In your new role you will:Be accountable for one or more global procurement categories and its suppliers, acting as the main interface to Infineon's suppliers, monitoring market developments, developing differentiated cooperation models, leading business awards, and steering the operational procurement of goods & services.Contribute to Infineon's top and bottom line, as per Target Cost Roadmap (L)TCR, by securing supply and sourcing competitively to support profitable growth.Develop and implement category/supplier strategies, collaborating closely with key internal stakeholders as well as other Procurement teams, not only during strategy preparation but throughout the year.Define, monitor, and act on related KPIs (savings, payment terms, etc.).Source competitively in global markets, for best suppliers and solutions that fulfill Infineon's product & cost requirements, leading major, global negotiations & contracting.Utilize market intelligence to build resilient supply chains (incl. managing supply crises & recovery) and optimize the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You have strong communication and collaboration skills allowing you to work effectively with stakeholders, suppliers, and internal teams. You possess a strong strategic mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and define improvement measures. Furthermore, you are adaptable and results-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.You are best equipped for this task if you have:A degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or similar field of studies.Between 7-9 years relevant working experience, with 3+ years in Category Management positions – Professional Services experience is a plus.Strong experience in commercial and contractual negotiations.A very good understanding of the full procurement process, including operational procurement, supplier management, and strategic procurement.A proven track record of interpreting internal or external issues and recommending solutions/best practices
