As a Category Manager, embark on a journey of unlimited possibilities.
Tasks
The '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 Group
* Supplier management: selection, evaluation and further development of strategic partners
* Conducting Group-wide contract negotiations and concluding complex procurement projects
* Harmonization and implementation of purchasing processes and guidelines in accordance with legal requirements and internal regulations and guidelines of the Lufthansa Group
* Coordination 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 management
Benefits
* Jobticket / Subsidized public transport
* Remote working (e.g. from home)
* Discounts / shopping
* Flight benefits
* Company health management
* Part-time models
* Diversity programs
* Employee events (summer festivals, participation in sports competitions etc)
* Subsidized parking or public transport
* Canteen (subsidized by employer)
Requirements
* You 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.
Contact
Min Jiang