Senior Category Manager

Wat ga je doen?

As Senior Category Manager, you are responsible for developing and executing the strategy for one or more purchasing categories. You look beyond price and focus on maximizing value throughout the entire product lifecycle while balancing cost, quality, innovation, and risk.

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with Foodera Technologies’ business objectives and growth plans
• Analyze spend, supplier performance, market developments, and supply chain risks to identify opportunities and mitigate challenges
• Build and apply Should Cost Models and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses to optimize sourcing decisions and challenge supplier pricing
• Lead complex negotiations on contracts, pricing structures, and commercial agreements
• Establish, develop, and manage strategic supplier partnerships focused on long-term value creation
• Develop alternative sourcing strategies to strengthen supply continuity and reduce business risk
• Collaborate with Engineering on standardization, modularization, value engineering, and design-for-manufacturing initiatives
• Support Project Management in achieving project timelines and customer commitments
• Act as a strategic sparring partner for internal stakeholders and contribute to the further professionalization of Procurement

Wat vragen wij?

You are a seasoned procurement professional who is comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels. You combine analytical strength with strong stakeholder management skills and have a proven track record in a technical manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or an equivalent level of working and thinking
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Category Management
• Experience in machine building, capital equipment, industrial manufacturing, or comparable project-driven environments
• Proven success in developing and implementing category strategies with measurable business results
• Strong experience in supplier development, contract negotiations, Should Costing, and TCO methodologies
• Commercially driven with a solid technical understanding and data-driven mindset
• Capable of influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior leadership
• Fluent in English; Dutch and experience with SAP are considered a plus

Wat bieden wij?

At Foodera Technologies, you will have the opportunity to make a visible impact within an international and technology-driven organization. You will join a team where expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

• A key role in shaping and further developing Category Management within Foodera Technologies
• Competitive salary up to €100,000 gross per year, depending on experience
• 15% annual performance bonus
• 27 vacation days plus 13 ATV days, with the option to sell ATV days
• Attractive pension scheme
• Extensive learning, training, and development opportunities
• Flexible working hours and a high degree of autonomy
• One-year contract with the intention of a permanent contract
• A collaborative culture with short communication lines and experienced colleagues
• Based in Montfoort, the Netherlands

Ready to make a strategic impact on a global supply chain and contribute to the success of innovative food processing technology? We would love to hear from you.