Procurement category manager - support services

Procurement category manager - support services

Overview

As Procurement Category Manager – Support Services at Bleckmann , you will play a vital role in the strategic procurement and management of indirect spend categories such as Facilities, Security, Marketing & Communication, Financial Services, Utilities , and more. This is a new, mobile position with responsibilities across multiple sites and countries. This role supports the company's growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies in collaboration with key internal stakeholders.
• Create a 1–3 year procurement plan focusing on cost optimization, risk mitigation, process improvement, and financing structures.
• Monitor and analyze market trends to identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Establish procurement KPIs and dashboards to track performance.
• Foster relationships with new and existing suppliers, ensuring performance through assessments and regular evaluations.
• Initiate, design, and lead tender processes across assigned categories from start to finish.
• Analyze stakeholder requirements and translate them into clear procurement deliverables.
• Draft and negotiate supplier contracts, in collaboration with Legal, in line with company policies and ethical guidelines.
• Define and manage SLAs, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness (TCO), and service continuity.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to deliver sustainable value.
• Strengthen the Procurement Function by ensuring adherence to procurement processes to maximize contract value and compliance.
• Act as a Business Partner to internal departments including Operations, HRM, Finance, and others impacted by support service procurement; foster collaboration between Procurement and Support Services; support stakeholders in contract ownership and implementation of sourcing initiatives; mentor colleagues and promote a culture of procurement excellence and continuous improvement.

Profile

Experience & Education

• Relevant higher professional education (e.g., Business Administration, Facility Management, Supply Chain, Real Estate, or a related field).
• Proven track record in strategic procurement, tendering, and contract management within Support Services.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement of indirect categories such as Facilities, Security, Marketing & Communication, or Utilities.
• Experience with project and contract management in a dynamic, multi-site environment.

Personal Qualities & Skills

• Strong analytical mindset and excellent negotiation skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented with a focus on innovation and value creation.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in German or Spanish is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build internal and external partnerships.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in ERP systems and procurement platforms (e.g., Source-to-Pay systems, e-Procurement, ITSM tools).
• Comfortable with procurement data analysis and reporting tools.

What we offer

We offer a varied job with a high degree of independence and a pleasant working environment.

• a varied job : no day is the same. You work in a pleasant and rapidly changing international environment where you are entrusted with a high degree of independence;
• plenty of room for ideas and initiatives: working in a company where entrepreneurship and sustainability are central;
• career, learning and growth opportunities: being part of a financially healthy and large organization where lifelong learning and growth is encouraged;
• an attractive salary: a complete package that matches your background;

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Management

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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