Flix

Senior Category Manager - Indirect Procurement (f/m/d)

Munich, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Marketing & Sales Curated
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About the role

At Flix, we offer a dynamic work environment with competitive pay, strong growth opportunities, and a tech-driven approach to making travel more accessible, sustainable, and affordable.  

As Category Managers for Indirect Procurement, we develop strategic supplier relationships within our categories: Marketing and Distribution, Professional Services, Operations, Real Estate and Facilities Management, Bus, Infrastructure, and Fuel. We are looking for you to join our team and help us manage one or more of these categories.

About the Role

Define and implement the (global) category strategy for one or more of these categories: Marketing & Distribution and/or Operations

Align the medium- and long-term category strategy with your business stakeholders and develop tailored sourcing strategies for individual projects within your categories

Lead (global) tenders and sourcing projects, drive contract negotiations, and finalize agreements that deliver the best value while ensuring compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct

Build networks across the Flix Group to identify group-wide cost-reduction, optimization, and synergy potential

Manage suppliers end to end, from selection and evaluation to development

Conduct market analyses and RFI processes and optimize specifications to develop competitive sourcing alternative

About You

Possess a bachelor's or master's degree in economics, business administration, or a comparable field

Bring several years of relevant experience in category management, with in-depth knowledge of one or more of the categories listed above

Have a proven track record of successful negotiations and category development

Show a high degree of initiative and a strong drive for continuous improvement

You are fluent in business German (native speaker preferred) and English

Think and act entrepreneurially and have excellent communication skills

We recognize that everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We want to hear from you!  

NB: Please submit your resume in English!

What We Offer

Travel perks: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends & family. 

Work from (M)Anywhere: Depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year. 

Hybrid work model: We are an office-first company, but we offer flexibility to balance work and life. 

Wellbeing support: Access confidential 1:1 counselling, courses, and stress management for yourself and up to four family members. 

Learning & Development: Take advantage of language classes, training courses, and expert-led sessions to grow your skills. 

Mentoring Program: Connect with experienced colleagues to gain insights and accelerate your career. 

To view more local benefits specific to each office location, please check out this link: Locations - Flix Career

Why Join Flix?

At Flix, you'll find teams that rally together to overcome challenges and spark creativity. We believe in ownership culture - giving you the freedom to take initiative, make an impact, and shape your own career path.
As we continue to expand across the globe, you can make a real difference in how we work.

If you're ready to grow and lead your journey, Flix is the place for you! 

 
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