As a Category Manager, embark on a journey of unlimited possibilities.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 managementBenefitsJobticket / Subsidized public transportRemote working (e.g. from home)Discounts / shoppingFlight benefitsCompany health managementPart-time modelsDiversity programsEmployee events (summer festivals, participation in sports competitions etc)Subsidized parking or public transportCanteen (subsidized by employer)RequirementsYou 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.ContactMin Jiang