Senior Category Manager (CAPEX project)

Your Tasks:

• Define and deploy category strategy for CSA (civil works, structural steel, buildings) 
• Lead sourcing, tendering and supplier selection for CSA packages  
• Drive commercial negotiations including contracts, frameworks and pricing structures 
• Partner with Engineering, Construction and Project teams to ensure early procurement involvement 
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and contractor performance 
• Drive cost optimization, benchmarking and value engineering across projects 
• Ensure risk management for construction activities (schedule, cost, HSE and supply risk) 
• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS and construction standards 
• Translate category strategies into project-specific sourcing and execution plans 
• Monitor contractor performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives 

Your Profile:

• Degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Construction) or Business. Technical background strongly preferred. 
• 10–15 years experience in Procurement, Category Management or Construction sourcing
• Strong experience in pharmaceutical / life sciences CAPEX projects
• Proven experience in CSA / construction sourcing
• Strong track record in complex negotiations and contract management
• Experience in large CAPEX projects (greenfield / brownfield)
• Solid understanding of construction execution, engineering and project lifecycle 
• Strong stakeholder management across Engineering, Construction and Project teams  
• Fluent English and German