OverviewWe are looking for a General Category Manager – Automation & Electrical Items to drive a forward‑looking category strategy on a global scale. In this role, you will lead high‑impact sourcing initiatives, manage strategic supplier relationships, and deliver sustainable cost and value optimization across regions and businesses. You will operate at the intersection of procurement, engineering, and suppliers, acting as a trusted partner for our divisions and business units worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Strategy & Market Intelligence
- Define and continuously develop the global category strategy for Automation & Electrical Items
- Analyze global market trends, supply base dynamics, pricing, volumes, and product developments
- Provide structured integral market overviews and insights to internal stakeholders
- Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Lead large and strategic RFQs and negotiate regional and global framework agreements
- Conduct negotiations on prices, terms, and conditions at global and regional level




- Conclude framework agreements in close cooperation with Legal and Compliance
- Manage and further develop strategic supplier relationships, focusing on cost, quality, availability, and innovation
- Consolidate and optimize the global/regional supplier base
- Cost & Value Optimization
- Assess and manage Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) across the category
- Identify cost‑saving opportunities, including price and technical comparisons
- Lead cross‑functional projects to realize sustainable savings and process improvements
- Track savings development across divisions and implement countermeasures in case of deviations
- Stakeholder & Project Leadership
- Act as an interface between vendors, procurement, and engineering
- Coordinate closely with divisions, business units, and legal entities worldwide
- Support local organizations in negotiations and implementation of savings initiatives
- Plan and facilitate workshops with suppliers and internal experts to unlock ad

📌 Global Category Manager- Automation (Madrid)
🏢 Gea Germany
📍 Madrid