Category Manager – Machining & Sheet Metal Components

Körber

. Develop, implement, and continuously improve the category strategy for direct materials and assemblies, focusing on turned and milled parts, sheet metal parts, and welded assemblies .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePécs • HungaryMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic procurement and category management, with a strong focus on direct materials and supplier development. Proficient in negotiation, market analysis, and stakeholder management to drive cost-effective sourcing strategies.

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Strategic ProcurementSupplier DevelopmentCNC MachiningNegotiation SkillsBest Cost Country Sourcing

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementSupplier QualificationCost Breakdown AnalysisTechnical Drawing InterpretationSourcing Project Management

Soft Skills

Structured Problem-SolvingStakeholder ManagementEntrepreneurial MindsetProactive CommunicationResult-Oriented Working Style

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsSAPMicrosoft 365ExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Direct MaterialsMachiningSheet MetalWelded ConstructionsMechanical Components

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and continuously improve the category strategy for direct materials and assemblies, focusing on turned and milled parts, sheet metal parts, and welded assemblies
Collaborate with global procurement, category management, supplier quality, and operational purchasing teams
Drive market analysis and supplier-development activities in best-cost-country regions, especially Eastern Europe
Analyze supplier markets for technological capabilities, innovations, cost drivers, capacity availability, and regional procurement opportunities
Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers
Negotiate terms and conditions, pricing models, framework agreements, and contract terms with strategic suppliers
Agree on, monitor, and achieve annual goals covering quality, logistics, innovation, productivity, cost reduction, and strategy
Lead strategic procurement projects from requests for proposals, cost analyses, and negotiations through contract conclusion
Develop and support make-or-buy decisions, localization projects, and sourcing initiatives with Engineering, Quality, and Logistics
Provide market intelligence, sourcing recommendations, and decision proposals to Procurement and SCM leadership
Promote a proactive, entrepreneurial, and business-development-oriented sourcing mindset

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in strategic procurement, category management, supplier scouting, or strategic sourcing in an industrial manufacturing environment
Strong background in direct materials, ideally in machining, sheet metal, welded constructions, or mechanical components
Proven experience in supplier scouting, supplier qualification, supplier development, and sourcing project management
Good understanding of CNC machining, milling, turning, laser cutting, bending, welding, surface treatment, and mechanical assembly
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements
Strong commercial mindset with solid negotiation skills and experience in cost breakdown analysis, TCO evaluation, and benchmark comparisons
Experience in Best Cost Country sourcing, preferably in Eastern Europe, is a strong advantage
Willingness to travel regularly for supplier visits, audits, negotiations, and market scouting activities
Entrepreneurial and proactive personality with the ability to build supplier networks and open new sourcing markets
Structured problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage complex supplier and stakeholder situations
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and international procurement teams
High accountability and ownership for category performance, supplier development, cost competitiveness, and supply security
Analytical, resilient, hands-on, and result-oriented working style
Experience with ERP and procurement systems, preferably SAP or similar
Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite, especially Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
English – business-proficient
German – advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-wide and international collaboration
An open and communicative corporate culture
Support for your professional development
Performance-based compensation
Flexible working hours that are adjusted to workload without unnecessary bureaucracy
Options for mobile working