Category Manager – Goods/Materials or Logistics

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced and forward thinking Category Manager The ideal candidate brings solid procurement expertise, ideally with experience in Goods/materials or logistics procurement, and is ready to work in a key Group level role where they will drive category strategy, collaboration, supplier management, and innovation that directly contributes to the company’s environmental and operational goals.

What will you do?

• Strengthening cooperation across Procurement and related departments in assigned countries.

• Leading and implementing category strategies and managing cross‑functional working groups.

• Coordinating supplier selection and executing short-, mid-, and long‑term procurement plans.

• Managing category projects, including new technologies, savings initiatives, and supplier performance improvements.

• Monitoring market trends and innovations to optimize category strategy.

• Supporting negotiation planning, sourcing processes, and claim management.

• Overseeing Supplier Relationship Management and acting as the escalation point for supplier issues.

• Contributing to long lead‑time planning, market analysis, reporting, and delivering KPIs and savings targets.

   

What do we expect?

• University or College degree (Economics, Engineering, Law).

• Experience with Goods/materials or logistics procurement (min. 5-6 years)

• Excellent command of English.

• Proficient user of ERP systems (preferably SAP), BI tools, and MS Office.

• Willingness to travel; B‑category driving licence required.

• Strong analytical mindset and solid negotiation capabilities.

   

What do we offer?

• Annual bonus of up to 15%25 of the annual base salary in accordance with the applicable bonus scheme
• Additional time off: sick days and extra leave for single parents caring for children up to 15 years of age
• Monthly contribution to supplementary pension savings
• Contribution to group life and accident insurance
• Fixed monthly allowance of €66.50 plus an additional €66.50 per month for flexible benefits via a cafeteria system
• Transportation allowance in the form of three fuel cards (totaling €360 per year)
• Subsidized meals with a wide selection of dishes starting from €1.40
• Health benefits: contribution of €150 per year for comprehensive preventive check-ups in the ProCare or NÚSCH network and extended healthcare services under preferential conditions within ProCare clinics
• Sports and wellness: annual contribution of €60 to the Slovnaft Relax Centre and free access to employer sports facilities (swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts, etc.)
• Family benefits: one-time contribution of €190 upon the birth of a child and the possibility to use Slovnaftáčik nursery and kindergarten with a monthly employer contribution of €100 per child
• Employee referral bonus

• Contributions for recreation and rehabilitation for blood donors (holders of at least a silver medal) and additional social benefits

   

Salary: from 3000 EUR brutto/month. The advertised salary represents the minimum guaranteed base salary for this position. The final offer will be determined individually, based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.