Category Insights Professional – Indirect Procurement

Can you turn complex procurement data into insights that drive better decisions? Join our Global Procurement team and shape how we use data and market intelligence across our indirect procurement categories. In this role, you’ll bring together spend, contract, supplier, and market data to support category strategies, sourcing decisions, and supplier management. Working with Category Managers, Strategic Procurement Managers, and business stakeholders across global and local teams, you’ll translate complex information into clear, actionable insights. You’ll also contribute to data and reporting projects that strengthen our analytical capabilities and expand our reporting services. SPEND VISIBILITY & CONTRACT ANALYSIS You’ll collect, consolidate, and analyse spend and contract data from procurement systems, finance platforms, BI tools, and internal stakeholders. Working closely with Category Managers, Finance, Data, and IT teams, you’ll harmonise and structure data across indirect categories. You’ll ensure reporting is consistent, traceable, and aligned with our procurement taxonomy, creating a reliable foundation for decision-making.   SUPPLIER INSIGHTS & PERFORMANCE You’ll combine supplier data from internal systems and external platforms to improve supplier transparency. Your analysis will help Category Managers and Strategic Procurement Managers understand supplier performance, identify risks, and uncover improvement opportunities. You’ll continuously develop supplier performance reporting to ensure it can be used consistently across regions and categories.   CATEGORY STRATEGY & SOURCING SUPPORT You’ll bring together category data, savings information, and performance indicators to support category strategy development, reviews, and prioritisation. You’ll help implement category-specific sourcing standards, tools, and processes that enable transparent and efficient sourcing events. Working with procurement colleagues and Subject Matter Experts, you’ll also support the execution of tenders.   MARKET INTELLIGENCE & DATA VISUALISATION You’ll develop market and supplier intelligence across indirect categories, covering pricing trends, benchmarks, value chains, supplier landscapes, and relevant risks. You’ll translate your findings into clear dashboards and recommendations that inform category strategies and sourcing decisions. As a central point of contact for procurement data and insights, you’ll help global and local stakeholders interpret and use information consistently.   STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT You’ll build a strong understanding of our business areas and work with stakeholders to understand their procurement and reporting needs. You’ll identify improvement opportunities and contribute to data and reporting projects that enhance the quality, efficiency, and reach of our analytical services.   At least four years of relevant experience in procurement, analytics, or category management, preferably in a global environment. Business-fluent English, both written and spoken. German or other languages are a plus. Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail and data accuracy. Expertise in data structuring, interpretation, and visualisation using Power BI, Tableau, or comparable tools. Strong data storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex findings into clear insights and recommendations. A solid understanding of procurement processes, category management, and supplier performance management. Experience working with procurement systems and data sources, such as SAP Ariba, ERP systems, and BI tools. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and regions. A proactive approach to continuous improvement and the ability to prioritise, maintain quality standards, and establish clear ways of working. Due to legal reasons, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary according to the collective agreement for this position, which is € 2392 gross per month. However, our attractive compensation package is based on market-oriented salaries and is therefore significantly above the stated minimum salary. As an employer, we value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths, realizing their ideas and seizing opportunities. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin.