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Category Manager

CompanyKanadevia Inova
LocationMilan
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 10, 2026
About The Company
Kanadevia Inova is a global greentech leader that pioneers innovative solutions for the energy transition and circular economy. Based in Zurich and employing more than 3,300 people in 17 countries, Kanadevia Inova specializes in waste to x (WtX) and renewable gas (RG), delivering turnkey systems that transform waste into valuable resources through cutting-edge technology. As part of Kanadevia Corporation, our mission is to bring value to communities and contribute to a future free of wasted waste. We take an innovative approach at every stage, from project development, engineering and construction (EPC) to end-to-end support throughout a plant’s life cycle. By integrating advanced technology and continuous research and development, we ensure each project is tailored to achieve optimal performance. With over 1,600 reference projects completed globally, our team delivers innovative, customer-centric solutions to both established leaders and partners in emerging markets. If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability towards a future free of wasted waste, join our community of 3,000 talented professionals who make an impact every day.
About the Role

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

Job Description

Join a team of Category and Commodity Managers to provide strategic procurement support to internal R&D and Product Development and Management: 

  • Develop, communicate and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business objectives and needs and collective all relevant inputs from the execution team (projects) 

  • Collaborate with functions (sales, tenders, R&D, operations, engineering teams) to ensure alignment of category strategies with overall business goals. 

  • Identify business synergies opportunities to enrich the category strategies. 

  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the assigned category, and establish the should-cost. 

  • Establish sourcing objectives and priorities (sourcing roadmap) in terms of regions, lots, suppliers… 

 

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience in Category Management and Strategic functions in an EPC contractor (O&G, Power, Energy or similar business), with Master's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

  • Experience in Stakeholders management 

  • Multicultural experience 

  • Multilingual with professional English (C1) 

  • Willing to travel up to 40%

     

Additional Information

Employee perks, benefits

  • Permanent contract
  • 5% Annual bonus
  • Flexible working time 
  • Home office possible 2 days a week
  • Referral program
  • Training and Inova Academy

Compensation

  • Basic wage component (gross): 59000 EUR
  • This amount is our minimal offered salary. Compensation is determined based on your level, skills, experience and qualifications.

 

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.

Key Skills
Category managementStrategic procurementMarket researchStakeholder managementSupply chain managementShould-cost analysisSourcing strategyEPC contractor experienceMulticultural communicationEnglish proficiency
Categories
Management & LeadershipEngineeringEnergyEnvironmental & SustainabilityLogistics
Benefits
Permanent contractAnnual bonusFlexible working timeHome officeReferral programTraining and Inova Academy
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with business objectives and R&D needs. Collaborate across functions to identify synergy opportunities and conduct market research to establish sourcing roadmaps.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
2144
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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