We are looking for a Global 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 / Tasks

As Global Category Manager, you will own the integral strategy for Automation & Electrical Items and translate market intelligence into tangible value for the organization.
Key responsibilities include:

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 global 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 integral 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
Independently identify cost‑saving opportunities, including price and technical comparisons
Lead cross‑functional projects to realize sustainable savings and process improvementsTrack 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 ent

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