As a Category Manager, embark on a journey of unlimited possibilities.FACTSLocationVienna AirportEmployment levelDirect entryFunctionProcurementWorking timeFull timeSalaryIt is important to us that each salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. To ensure fair payment, each salary is calculated individually (minimum salary according to the collective agreement: € 52,617.46 gross per year for full-time).Application deadline TasksThe 'Consulting & Managed Services' department is responsible for the group-wide procurement of services, including strategy and IT consulting, M&A, legal and financial services, as well as training and coaching.Strategic responsibility for defined product groups within the Lufthansa GroupSupplier management: selection, evaluation and further development of strategic partnersConducting Group-wide contract negotiations and concluding complex procurement projectsHarmonization and implementation of purchasing processes and guidelines in accordance with legal requirements and internal regulations and guidelines of the Lufthansa GroupCoordination and harmonization of purchasing activities within the framework of supply chain management as well as close cooperation with supply chain managers, specialist departments, service providers and global category managementCONTACTMin JiangTalent AcquisitionAustrian Airlines AGE-mail address for inquiriesLinkedInBenefitsBehind the scenesReady to take off with us?At Austrian Airlines, the only things that count are your skills, your motivation and what makes you special as a person. Origin, gender or age are irrelevant: together we bring people and cultures together and give our work real meaning. Convinced? Then apply nowReady to take off with us?Austrian Onboarding JourneyRecruiting TimelineRequirementsYou have a degree in economics and at least three years' experience in strategic purchasing - or comparable, long-term professional experience in category management.You are willing to travel.You have strong communication and negotiation skills as well as a high level of intercultural competence.You deal confidently with conflict situations and are convincing in complex negotiations.You are characterized by organizational talent and flexibility in a dynamic environment.You think analytically and conceptually and find efficient solutions.You act entrepreneurially and have a strong awareness of costs and benefits.You have experience of working within a matrix organization.You have many years of experience in strategic purchasing at group level.You have unrestricted access to the Austrian job market.This position based in Norderstedt and Krakau is also advertised by Lufthansa Industry Solutions and Lufhansa Group Business Services. In case you are interested, please apply separately to the respective vacancy.Company