Industrial Engineer as Category Manager Direct Procurement (f/m/d)

Responsibilities: Strategic Supply Base Management in the field of Direct Procurement in the area Turkey / Middle East Build up and extension of sustainable supplier relationships (selection, qualification, development) Focus is on raw materials and traded goods cross divisional (Incontinence Management / Risk Prevention) Align supplier strategies and measures with Category Managers and in the cross-functional team Drive proactive risk management (scouting, supply, quality, CSR) Development and implementation of commercial and design to cost-reduction measures Qualifications: Regional market expertise in Turkey / Middle East 5 years of professional experience in supplier relationship management or related sectors with according responsibility Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (MBA) in business administration, engineering or similar Negotiation skills, ability to work independently, internationally with good judgement and persuasive power Good practice in professional business relationship with suppliers Team player, intercultural competence, and excellent Stakeholder Management Strong communication skills especially Tukish/Arab, English (and German) fluent Benefits: Flexible working conditions, such as flexible working hours and mobile working Attractive ways of combining work and family life, e.g. childcare subsidy 30 days paid leave per year, plus special leave for exceptional life events as well as vacation pay and special annual payment according to collective agreement Company pension plan with attractive employer contribution incl. matching model for deferred compensation Plenty of parking spaces, canteen with café bar and ongoing offers in the employee shop Access to over 6000 fitness and yoga studios, swimming pools as well as Crossfit and bouldering halls (EGYM Wellpass) Various health and fitness offers, e.g. skin cancer screenings, online courses for mental health, massage offers, yoga during lunch break etc. Job Bike Leasing Attractive discounts on e.g. travel, fashion and technology via our corporate benefits platform ​​​​​​​