Hybrid Regional Category Manager H/F (Milano, Milan, IT, 20132) at dormakaba

Dormakaba is a global leader in smart and secure access solutions, with over 16,000 employees in 130+ countries. We provide innovative products and services that ensure safety, security, and seamless access to places that matter – from airports and hospitals to schools, stadiums, and workplaces. Join us and be part of a culture focused on growth, innovation, and making a real impact.

We are currently recruiting a Regional Category Manager, reporting directly to the Regional Procurement Director of WSEE (West/South/East Europe) perimeter.

The position is based in France (Antony 92). 

A job that matters: Your Tasks 

• Contribute to achieve the defined annual savings and cost avoidance targets
• Complete order process for prototypes, FAIR, toolings, etc. 
• Data maintenance (e.g. lead times, material object codes etc.
• Supports Global Category Manager for RfX and quotation evaluations for lower value transactions and support project demands 
• Plans and executes purchasing projects upon instruction
• Takes over responsibility for all local categories
• Good collaboration with and support of internal customers / stakeholders 
• Administration: analyses, KPIs, data maintenance, requiring information and certificates, archiving, etc. 

An experience that matters: Your Skills

• ≥3 years experience in a similar position within direct and indirect procurement
• MS Office is a must, experience in SAP-MM mandatory 
• Experience in handling interactions with suppliers, including contracts regulations 
• Experience in the execution of RfXs as well as quotation evaluations, in SAP and eProcurement is an advantage 
• Commercial degree or technical degree with additional commercial training 
• Education as “Certified Purchasing Specialist, Federal Diploma of Higher Education” is an advantage  
• Feeling comfortable within a complex and fast moving as well as changing environment
• Good social competence
• Strong communication skills 
• Excellent in teamwork
• Proactive attitude
• Independent working 

A workplace that matters: Our offering 

• Opportunity for growth and professional development
• Salary based on profile and experience
• Meal vouchers
• Remote working (2 days per week)
• Access to employee benefits (amusement park, cinema, etc.)
• Access to LinkedIn Learning