Global Category Leader Job at Bramwith Consulting (Stuttgart)

Global Category Leader

As a The Global Category Leader will have direct influence on business results w...

Location

United States , Troy

Salary:

Not provided

Aptiv plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business
5 +years of total experience and specific experience purchasing subject components within the Automotive Industry
Fluent in written and spoken English
Ability to travel both locally and globally (approximately 10% of working time)
Empowered decision maker/relationship-builder with high integrity
Strong problem-solving skills
Access to best industry practices, industry trends, and supply/demand and thorough understanding of products
Well-developed influencing skills
Ability to create and promote best in class category strategies by integrating the market with Aptiv’ s product line objectives
Analytical skills to assess supplier financial information and capability

Job Responsibility

Develop category (commodity) strategies that create competitive advantage and capture value for the product lines
Identify/acquire product line and corporate business requirements
Achieve targeted category material cost performance for product lines
Participate in relevant engineering “future direction” strategy groups
Develop and maintain robust global category strategy
Ensure volume leverage, supply base optimization, and supply base competitiveness
Qualify/select/approve suppliers for CASL (category approved supplier list)
Identify and introduce supplier innovation
Provide input to senior leadership pertaining category/supplier related strategic and operational topics
Lead supplier relationship management

What we offer

Private health care effective day 1 of employment
Life and accident insurance
Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
Relocation assistance may be available
Learning and development opportunities
Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
Recognition for innovation and excellence
Opportunities to give back to the community
Tuition Reimbursement

Fulltime

Senior Product Leader, Global Nonwovens

Location

United States , Toledo

Salary:

Not provided

Owens Corning

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
7+ years of product or category management experience in B2B environments, preferably industrial, materials, or building products
3+ years of people leadership experience, including coaching and developing talent
Demonstrated experience in customer-facing roles, including working directly with key accounts or partners to define solutions
Experience leading product strategy, commercialization, and lifecycle management
Strong financial acumen, including business case development and P&L ownership preferred
Experience operating in global or multi-region environments
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
Developing strategies rooted in customer collaboration and value co-creation
Translating customer needs into differentiated, application-based product solutions

Job Responsibility

Define and own the global ceilings product category strategy, including long-term growth opportunities, innovation roadmap, portfolio optimization, and financial business cases
Drive customer-back innovation through commercial partnership and direct engagement with key accounts, identifying opportunities for co-development and tailored solutions
Lead development of system-level value propositions
Manage products across the full lifecycle including: market insights, concept development, commercialization, and lifecycle management
Ensure ceilings strategy aligns with GM and business strategy as well as broader Roofing and Building Materials priorities
Collaborate with counterparts in R&D to lead a multi-phase innovation pipeline driven by customer needs, technology capabilities, and application opportunities
Partner directly with customers and commercial teams to co-develop solutions, test concepts, assess opportunities and weigh priorities to accelerate profitable growth
Ensure General Manager mindset across team including using P&L fluency to drive profitable growth and disciplined resource allocation and prioritization to maximize ROI
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Pricing to define and develop commercialization strategies that reflect value-in-use and customer economics, not just product features
Foster a healthy stage-gated process with cross-functional alignment throughout product development and commercialization

Fulltime

Managing Vice President & Category Leader, Select & Midscale

Marriott International is seeking a dynamic and strategic Managing Vice Presiden...

Location

United States , Bethesda

Salary:

215700.00 - 382100.00 USD / Year

Marriott Bonvoy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Marketing, or related field
Fourteen or more years of relevant professional experience in brand management or related function demonstrating progressive career growth and patterns of exceptional performance
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive global brand blueprints and strategies that align with enterprise objectives
Fluent in end-to-end experience design, including integration of brand, product, F&B, and innovation across all customer touchpoints

Job Responsibility

Lead the global vision, positioning, and strategy for Marriott’s Select and Midscale portfolio
Serve as the global brand steward responsible for maintaining relevance, competitiveness, and alignment with Marriott’s enterprise portfolio strategy
Oversee the development, performance, and evolution of global brand architectures and strategies
Ensure global brand standards and guidelines are clearly defined and communicated
Represent Select & Midscale brands externally as the global brand voice at conferences and key events
Monitor global brand performance and help drive measurable improvements in brand health, intent to recommend (ITR), RevPAR, and unit/pipeline expansion
Oversee brand budgets and resource allocation
Partner with Development to ensure products and brands are differentiated, operationally feasible, and compelling to owners and franchisees
Leverage insights and analytics to identify opportunities for growth, optimization, and innovation across the portfolio
Integrate competitive intelligence and cultural insight scanning to anticipate emerging trends

What we offer

401(k) plan
stock purchase plan
discounts at Marriott properties
commuter benefits
employee assistance plan
childcare discounts
medical coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
health care flexible spending account

Fulltime

Global Category Manager - IT & Telecom

The IT Category Manager’s main role is to independently create, manage and deplo...

Location

Hungary , Budapest

Salary:

Not provided

Trivium Packaging

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
8-10 years of experience in strategic procurement, with a strong focus on indirect categories
Multiple years of experience in managing complex stakeholder environments
Reputable Negotiation Training Certification
Ability to develop high impact sourcing strategies
Solid analytical skills
Strong negotiating skills
Ability to develop actionable recommendations and implementation plans
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong management skills, with emphasis on people development

Job Responsibility

Accountable for ensuring delivery against the overall and individual Procurement Targets defined for the organisation and the assigned category
Accountable for consolidating supplier, market, category and internal business data and information to form the Category Strategy and run sourcing activities
Accountable for developing and implementing a cohesive, business-aligned long-term Category Strategy at both the category and sub-category level, in alignment with key senior stakeholders across all BUs and Divisions
Accountable for developing and communicating Category Plans for key areas of the category
Responsible for the communication of the final Category Strategy and Category Plans to the relevant stakeholders
Accountable for ensuring the resources, information and tools are in place for project execution throughout the category
Owns the key supplier relationship and defines governance process
Accountable for ensuring robust contractual arrangements are in place for the category
Accountable for the development of the “Category Playbook” to summarize the strategy, to communicate key contacts and suppliers and to guide the best practice approach to operational buying
Accountable for monitoring compliance and adherence to Trivium Procurement policies and procedures

What we offer

Flexibility and home office
Attractive yearly cafeteria
Comprehensive private medical health insurance
Free language courses
Soft & hard skill trainings
All You Can Move possibility
Inspiring office environment in a center location of Budapest
Exciting projects and challenges
Learn from charismatic, professional leaders
A company culture where we are proud of each other, and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly appreciated

Global Sourcing IT Category Manager

The Global Sourcing IT Category Manager role at NTT focuses on optimizing IT sup...

Location

United States , Plano

Salary:

Not provided

NTT DATA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of experience in progressively challenging roles in supply chain management, strategic sourcing and/or category management with most experience within the broad Information Technology space
Minimum 3 years of experience in IT cloud sourcing & contracting
Experience in sourcing MSFT or AWS or GCP products and services at global level
Should have a fair understanding of MSFT or AWS or GCP contracting, product and services / support services terminologies
Must have hands-on experience managing a category of IT spend and delivery on a global or regional basis
Hands-on team member able to drive major, complex IT supply chain and/or cost reduction projects
Experience in supplier relationship / vendor management and conducting business reviews with suppliers
Manage contract life cycle and operation activities such amendment, target tracking, maintain records & hygiene in relevant project management system
Strong understanding of IT vendor sales and pricing models, as well as support and maintenance services
Must have demonstrated ability to effectively manage commercial and strategic relationships on a global basis with Tier-1 IT suppliers

Job Responsibility

Ensures effective operation, strategic alignment, and integration of global sourcing and IT supply chain activities across all NTT Operating Companies
Carries accountability for the overall performance of the IT supply chain within NTT Global Sourcing
Responsible for executing business plans, delivering savings targets, and driving sourcing initiatives that support NTT’s global IT supply chain
Supports and helps implement the overarching sourcing strategy across NTT’s multi‑billion‑dollar annual spend in hardware, software, and related IT services
Ensuring that all sourcing activities align with NTT Global Sourcing priorities and broader corporate goals
Contributing to consistent, optimized, and strategically guided procurement practices across the organization
Responsible for supporting and helping manage all elements of the strategy, which include reduce cost, improve operational performance, mitigate risk and improve the overall financial performance of NTT through its acquisition and management of IT assets
Manage the strategy on an on-going basis, ensuring it is communicated and adhered-to across all regions and Operating Companies
Assembling and leading cross-functional teams to drive the IT Supply Chain and Sourcing strategy
Partner with stakeholders in the Operating Companies, Accounts, Delivery, Alliances and Global Procurement (GP) on IT cost savings and performance improvement initiatives

Team Lead, Global Enterprise Outsourcing Services Category Manager

Waymo's Procurement and Vendor Enablement Office (PVEO) is the strategic engine ...

Location

United States

Salary:

190000.00 - 241000.00 USD / Year

Waymo

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of strategic procurement or supply chain experience, with at least 5 years leading high-performance teams in a complex, fast-paced environment
Executive Presence: Proven track record of influencing Director + level stakeholders, with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive organizational change at the highest levels
Complex Outsourcing Expertise: Deep experience architecting global BPO/Engineering Services deals, including "Lift and Shift" transitions, captive center setups, or large-scale managed service implementations
Holistic Category Leadership: Experience managing a diverse portfolio that spans both highly technical (Engineering/Hardware) and highly subjective (Marketing/Consulting) categories
Contracting Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of complex Master Services Agreements (MSAs), including IP ownership, liability caps, and global labor compliance
Strategic Vision: Ability to look 3-5 years out and design a supply base that can support exponential business growth, rather than just solving for today's needs

Job Responsibility

Strategic Leadership: Lead and scale a high-performing team of Category Managers. You will act as a "Manager of Leaders," setting the long-term vision for Waymo’s external workforce and services ecosystem across Engineering, Ops, and Corporate functions
Enterprise Workforce Architecture & Business Partnership: Partner with the Vendor Enablement Office and executive stakeholders (Engineering, Marketing, Safety, Ops) to design global outsourcing footprints for critical functions like Mapping, Labeling, and Hardware. You will drive alignment on the $100M+ portfolio, shifting from transactional vendor usage to strategic capability building
Strategic Supplier Alliances: Cultivate high-level relationships with key market leaders in the BPO and Engineering Services landscape. You will bridge the gap between Waymo’s internal needs and external market capabilities, establishing deep partnerships that unlock innovation and preferential access to talent
Enterprise Operations Category Strategy: Lead the category strategy and transformation roadmap for Waymo’s critical operations, ensuring resilience, scalability, and cost-optimization to support rapid market expansion
Commercial Innovation: Architect complex, bespoke commercial agreements for Hardware Engineering Services and technical outsourcing, introducing outcome-based models that share risk and reward with strategic partners
Risk & Governance: Own the governance framework for Third-Party Risk in the services sector, ensuring IP protection and data security compliance across a global supplier base

What we offer

discretionary annual bonus program
equity incentive plan
generous Company benefits program
top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance
mental wellness support
gym membership
special wellness programs
competitive compensation
bonus opportunities
equity

Fulltime

Global Resin Commodity / Strategic Sourcing Leader

Position Summary: Position Title: Global Resin Commodity / Strategic Sourcing Le...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

July 24, 2026

Requirements

B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Chemical/Polymer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
A minimum of 8 to 15 years of strategic procurement experience within a high-volume Tier-1 Automotive Manufacturing setup
Deep commercial subject matter expertise in sourcing raw chemical indices, explicitly including resins, engineered polymers, plastics, and industrial paint/coatings
In-depth exposure to handling complex global contract frameworks, international container costing, and complex logistics Incoterms
Hands-on proficiency operating with enterprise tools, specifically SAP MM / SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, or equivalent global ERP procurement modules
Advanced Data Analytics
Executive Presentation & Communication
Advanced Analytical Thinking

Job Responsibility

Analyze direct raw material data available on internal corporate portals to architect, deploy, and govern the overall global resin and polymer category strategy
Take direct ownership of design, alignment, and structured negotiation for group-level global framework sourcing agreements and enterprise contracts
Maintain complete accountability for global pricing performance, tracking raw material market indices, and projecting cost variances to mitigate commercial risks
Drive global supplier consolidation and champion Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) frameworks across different group companies to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Practice Advanced Cost Modeling, Should Costing / Zero-Based Costing to rigorously evaluate vendor cost structures, review price adjustment requests, and back supplier negotiations with empirical data
Actively collaborate with internal cross-functional teams (R&D, Design, Manufacturing, Quality) and automotive OEMs to implement design-level improvements and support New Product Development (NPD)
Oversee full-lifecycle supplier onboarding, performance evaluations, and routine compliance tracking in strict accordance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management standards
Establish business continuity and risk mitigation playbooks to safeguard plant operations during force majeure instances or supply chain bottlenecks

Fulltime

Senior Director, Product Marketing - Endpoint Security & Management

We are seeking a Senior Director, Product Marketing to lead growth for Microsoft...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

155800.00 - 277200.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 6+ years experience in product marketing or product management
OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 8+ years experience in product marketing, product management
OR equivalent experience
6+ years people management experience
Proven ownership of business outcomes at scale
Demonstrated track record of driving growth across revenue, usage, or market share for large, complex portfolios
experience with P&L or equivalent accountability strongly preferred
Deep experience leading across matrixed, cross-company environments
Proven ability to align and influence senior leaders across Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Partner organizations to deliver results at global scale
Experience shaping and scaling multi-product platforms

Job Responsibility

Define and drive portfolio growth strategy across Microsoft Intune, Windows Enterprise, and Windows security—prioritizing the highest-impact opportunities to grow revenue, usage, and share in enterprise and SMB segments
Lead the integrated go-to-market system across acquisition, adoption, retention, and monetization—ensuring consistent execution from global strategy to field activation with clear accountability for business outcomes
Own business performance end-to-end, with accountability for revenue growth, usage, attach, and market share—establishing clear KPIs and operating rhythms to drive continuous improvement
Shape the category narrative by defining a unified value proposition across Windows, Intune, Security, and AI/Copilot—positioning Microsoft as the leader in secure, AI-powered endpoint computing
Lead cross-company execution at scale, acting as the connective tissue across Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Partner, and Business Planning to drive aligned, high-velocity decision-making and delivery
Incubate and scale next-generation growth bets, including AI-driven endpoint management scenarios, adjacent market opportunities, etc—taking them from concept to global adoption
Drive competitive strategy and differentiation, translating market trends and competitive dynamics into clear actions that strengthen Microsoft’s position across endpoint management and security
Build scalable models and execution systems, including planning rhythms, governance, and cross-functional processes that enable repeatable success across complex global initiatives
Represent the business externally with customers, partners, and analysts—shaping perception and influencing industry direction for endpoint security and management

Fulltime

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