Global Category Manager Fleet & E-Mobility (w/m/d) - Ennepetal

A job that matters: your tasks

• Develop and implement a global procurement strategy for the categories of fleet management and e-mobility
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with global and regional stakeholders
• Standardize vehicle categories, supplier structures, leasing models, and charging infrastructure worldwide
• Negotiate global framework agreements in coordination with Regional Category Managers (RCMs) and support local and regional teams in contract negotiations
• Conduct professional global tenders (RFx), including offer evaluation, assessment, and negotiation
• Identify and realize global synergy potentials to optimize costs and efficiency
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships, including supplier management and performance tracking (KPIs, SLAs)
• Develop global car policies (e.g., CO₂ limits, EV quotas, use of telematics) and optimize relevant processes across the vehicle lifecycle
• Promote e-mobility within the company and support the implementation of sustainability goals (e.g., reduction of fleet emissions)
• Act as an escalation point for quality issues and drive global synergies, standardization, harmonization, and transparency in collaboration with regions and markets

An experience that matters: your skills

• Completed studies in a commercial or technical field (e.g., business administration, industrial engineering) or a comparable qualification
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic procurement with a focus on fleet management, automotive, or e-mobility
• In-depth knowledge of fleet strategies, vehicle standards, leasing models, and sustainable mobility solutions
• Passion for innovative mobility concepts and transformation
• Proven success in conducting global tenders and negotiations in an international environment
• Experience in stakeholder management and working with international teams
• Strong communication skills and excellent networking abilities
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
• Strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking, strategic insight, and assertiveness
• Experience in leading or supporting employees is an advantage

A workplace that matters: our offering

• Best opportunities in a globally operating company with a family business culture
• Attractive salary package
• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• 30 days vacation
• Canteen
• Easy access parking spaces
• Employee led sports groups
• External employee counseling