German Speaking Category Manager - Indirect Procurement

Computacenter Hungary Ltd. • Budapest

Budapest

210403-en_GB

Life on the team…

On a daily basis:

Driving strategic initiatives to achieve our global procurement strategy and targeted savings
Ensuring our procurement policy guidelines and best procurement practices are applied on a global basis
Overseeing the end to end procurement process including sourcing, category management, RFP, RFI, tendering
Build and develop relationships with business stakeholders at all levels across the group
Build and maintain key performance targets to measure supplier performance
Continually analyse supplier spend determine best options and make recommendations by evaluating total cost and quality of indirect goods and services
Oversee strategic supplier sourcing and build mutual beneficial relationships with suppliers
Facilitate resolution of supplier performance issues
Monitor our supply chain to mitigate any potential risk to Computacenter
Promote collaboration within the new CoE teams
Keep up to date with purchasing trends and associated legislation and apply these as appropriate
Act in accordance with Computacenter Information Security Policies and report any potential or actual Security events or other Security risks to the organisation.

You are the ideal candidate if...

You have a minimum of 7 years' experience in procurement operations, sourcing, negotiations, contract management
You are fluent in English and German.
You have Bachelor’s degree or MCIPS qualified or equivalent procurement qualifications.
You have experience in supporting procurement globalisation, and experience in supporting international procurement projects.
You have previous experience in leading and managing procurement team.
You have strong strategic, organisational, and communication skills.
You have excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of emotional intelligence.
You have excellent data analytic capabilities and advanced proficiency in Excel.
You have a proven ability to analyse and solve complex problems quickly to drive performance improvement.
You have experience using procurement software: SRM/ Ariba/SAP.
You have excellent verbal communication, negotiation and engagement skills.

Why you should choose us

Open communication

We’re an open organisation that doesn’t hide behind hierarchy. We communicate regularly, openly and directly. For us, it’s about being straightforward, delivering and doing the right thing. Essentially, we’re people dealing with people.

Showing appreciation & having fun

Great performance is recognised, so too is the willingness to help others. Our Bravo! awards and Long Service Awards Scheme are just a taste of how we say thank you for a job well done. And when it comes to recognising success, we love to celebrate. Our company and team events are legendary!

Inclusive workplace

People work best when they bring their whole selves to work, that’s why we see and value you as the amazing individual you truly are. We take a genuine interest in you that extends beyond skills, knowledge, and experience. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusion within our industry.

Health & wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about supporting you in feeling good and staying healthy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Private Healthcare package.

Trainings and development opportunities

Your development is the key to our success! Our internal training team provides wide range of internal and external training opportunities to our people. In addition to that that there are more department specific career pathways too.

Flexible Cafeteria elements

After your probation period you have the chance to tailor the cafeteria package which suits you the best. You can choose from the various available elements.

Bonus System

After probation, our Finance department provides an average 10% performance based bonus with quarterly payment. This amount can be reached by meeting pre-defined individual and team goals.

You belong

At Computacenter, we celebrate difference and it’s important to us that we have a working culture where you can be free to be yourself; in an environment where you feel valued, respected, and supported to reach your full potential and experience a sense of belonging. Because we know when you thrive, we thrive.

As a proud equal opportunities employer, we’re committed to ensuring that there is fair and equal access to opportunities for everyone. Your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. All that matters to us is that you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need.

Winning Together

At Computacenter, we have been writing success stories for more than 40 years! Today, we’re driving digital transformation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. We develop IT strategies, implement new technologies and manage complex infrastructures.

As a proud, independent partner to some of the world’s leading technology providers, our portfolio covers workplace, applications & data, cloud & data center, security, and networking. What’s the secret of our success? Quite simply, it’s our people.

The people who bring their unique skills and perspectives to a diverse and inclusive environment that enables them to reach their full potential.

Our Office

Located in the heart of Budapest, our Hungarian office is easily accessible from the city center by public transportation. We are surrounded by a range of different restaurants and are within walking distance from the Danube.