Category Leader (m/f/d)
International, innovative, pioneering: We at BRP-Rotax are part of the global company BRP and we are passionate about moving the world's most exciting powersports vehicles. Technological progress and sustainable mobility are our drive. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Your new adventure
As the point of contact for our company in your product category, you will drive strategic sourcing and supplier development to ensure long-term competitiveness, cost efficiency, and innovation. You will develop and execute category strategies, establish strong supplier partnerships, and contribute to the achievement of our overall business goals. Your responsibilities
Achieve annual cost savings targets through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
Define and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with company objectives and market trends.
Build and maintain long-term partnerships with suppliers to ensure consistent quality and innovation.
Conduct strategic negotiations and manage supplier performance according to defined KPIs.
Analyze markets and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and present detailed performance reports and recommendations to senior management.
Lead cross-functional teams to drive value creation, technology roadmaps, and category innovation.
Support budgeting and forecasting for the assigned category.
Coach and support buyers in negotiation and sourcing strategy execution. Your experiences and skills
Completed degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field.
At least 8-10 years of experience in strategic procurement or category management, ideally in an international industrial or automotive environment.
Proven track record in achieving cost savings and developing supplier partnerships.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Experience with ERP and data analysis tools.
Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and drive cross-functional collaboration.
Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage.
We offer
You will be offered an exciting position in an international company with many interesting benefits and diverse development opportunities. The minimum salary for this position is EUR 64,829.96 gross/year in accordance with the collective agreement for the metal industry. Depending on your qualifications and professional experience, we offer an attractive and performance-related salary with corresponding overpayment. We will be happy to discuss the details personally as part of our application process.
Transforming mobility. Creating powertrain technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at BRP-Rotax, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier OEM in the global recreational and powersports industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at BRP-Rotax.