Fresenius Medical Care core values:
Fresenius Medical Care is a people business. Our success depends on having the best and brightest employees, and helping them attain their personal and professional goals while delivering excellence in patient care and business results. Our employees embody our culture which is based on six core values supporting our promise to improve the quality of life of every patient every day. These core values are: Patients and Partners First, Honesty and Integrity, Quality and Compliance, Collaboration, No-Limits Mindset and Results Oriented.
Purpose of the role:
The Category Manager is responsible for executing procurement strategies with 3rd party suppliers in support of Fresenius Medical Care’s One Procurement strategy. Responsible for category management, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contracting, and ongoing supplier management for assigned category. Coordinates with Procurement Partner(s) and key stakeholders to ensure alignment of procurement strategies.
The successful candidate will lead the category management strategy regionally in alignment with four procurement pillars: Procurement Partnering, Global Category Management, Center of Expertise and Procurement Operations.
The ideal candidate for this role possesses the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders and ensure that category strategies cross-functionally are aligned. This role will own strategy, analytics, and communications for executive-level projects related to respective category.
Your responsibilities:
Develop and implement multi-year category strategies, including demand aggregation, sourcing channels, and supplier risk management
Identify and lead initiatives to optimize spend, reduce costs, improve services, and ensure supply continuity
Lead or support cross-functional sourcing activities, including RFx processes and supplier selection
Conduct price analysis, cost modeling (e.g., TCO, “Should Cost”), and benchmarking
Define and execute negotiation strategies in collaboration with Legal, including drafting and negotiating key commercial and legal terms
Evaluate supplier financial stability and manage supplier-related risks
Manage strategic supplier relationships and participate in business reviews in coordination with the Vendor Management Office (VMO)
Partner with Procurement Business Partners, Category Managers, and other stakeholders to align and execute procurement strategies
Promote and utilize procurement tools such as eSourcing, Spend Visibility, and R2P systems
Ensure compliance with Procurement policies, tools, and processes; act as a role model of ethical standards
Integrate sustainability, risk management, and business continuity into category strategies, aligned with organizational KPIs
Our requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical, or Business field (Master’s degree preferred)
5+ years of experience in procurement, contract negotiation, and vendor management in production industries
2+ years of direct experience in electromechanical categories (mechanical, electronic, electrical)
Experience with modern procurement and contract management tools
Hands-on experience with Jaggaer or similar procurement systems
Strong project management skills – from planning to execution
Deep understanding of contract terms and supplier negotiations
Proven strategic sourcing and category management expertise
Experience in a multinational, multicultural environment
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
Ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures
Proficient in data analysis and Microsoft Office tools
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Knowledge of Agile methodologies is a plus
Our offer:
Flexible working hours (start between 6:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.)
This is 8-months assignment.
Hybrid or remote working mode
Private medical care in LuxMed,
PZU life Insurance (voluntary insurance)
Unlimited international travel Insurance (with a global range)
Benefits System platform (120 points / month for multisport card, cinema tickets, online shopping etc.)
Language courses reimbursement (up to 70% of course reimbursement)
Studies reimbursement (up to 50% of study reimbursement)
Work abroad possibility (up to 30 days / year)
Recommendation programme (2000 PLN or 2500 PLN for successful recommendation)
Holiday allowance (up to 800 PLN / year)
Childcare refund (up to 900 PLN / year)
Glasses and contact lenses reimbursement (500 PLN per year)
Occasional gifts (e.g. 1st year anniversary gift)
Office team building activities and events