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Category Manager

Slovakia; Czech Republic, Bratislava · Job Posted July 03, 2026
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ATS Corporation is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Category Manager to develop and execute strategic supplier and category sourcing solutions. Operating within a highly collaborative, global, and multicultural environment, this role will lead high-impact negotiations, manage key international stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous cost optimization.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop, implement, and govern comprehensive category procurement strategies
  • Own the total global spend for the assigned material categories, utilizing data analysis and historical benchmarking to achieve tangible savings
  • Evaluate, approve, and manage relationships with global vendors, ensuring alignment with ATS objectives and ethical standards
  • Lead the negotiation of framework agreements, including pricing, commercial terms, discounts, and rebates applicable across multiple complex projects
  • Partner closely with ATS divisions globally to align and define customized category strategies that meet specific divisional business needs
  • Take a leading role in cost-saving workshops and actively contribute to technical VAVE initiatives in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Act as the primary single point of contact for complex or unusual supply chain issues, establishing clear ownership and resolution

Requirements

  • University degree in Procurement, Business Management, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline
  • Minimum of 5–8 years of strategic sourcing and project management experience, ideally within a custom manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Advanced capability to manage, analyze, and extract insights from large datasets derived from ERP systems (excellent Excel skills required)
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and influencing skills across all organizational levels, with a proven ability to thrive in multidisciplinary teams

What we offer

  • Flexible work schedules (where applicable)
  • Annual cash incentive
  • Full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits
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