Diebold Nixdorf

Global financial and retail technology provider

Advanced Category Manager

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeRemote in MexicoNo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

A diploma or equivalent work experience is required.
A minimum of 6–8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in Category Management is required.
Good written and spoken business English skills are required.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category plans to improve supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, supplier service levels, coordination, delivery, pricing, lead times, payments, and risk mitigation.
Execute category sourcing strategies, including developing and implementing requests for information and requests for proposals, selection criteria, supplier negotiations, and ongoing supplier management.
Engage with operations, production, sales, and other cross-functional teams to maintain alignment and support category management or new product introduction goals and objectives.
Develop and implement strategies for more complex categories.
Collaborate with functional and operational leadership to determine prioritized objectives and strategies, assess risks, and develop cost and budget objectives.
Coordinate and manage category team meetings with relevant stakeholders.
Ensure shared understanding of category strategies, total cost management, supplier evaluation and negotiation processes, and related decision criteria through category team meetings.
Research and evaluate suppliers based on total cost of ownership, including price and cost, service standards, quality standards, reliability, and strategic match.
Use advanced negotiation techniques and award business based on a comprehensive assessment of cost, performance, and related considerations.
Contribute to preparation for and conduct of negotiations for worldwide-valid contracts.
Manage and maintain spend and volume analytics throughout the lifecycle of category strategies, conversion, and distribution.
Partner with suppliers and stakeholders to establish and maintain positive business relationships.
Provide insight and recommendations for process and communication improvement between Supply Chain stakeholders.

Develops and executes category plans to drive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, supplier service levels, coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payments and risk mitigation. Executes category sourcing strategies including development and implementation of RFIs and RFPs, selection criteria, supplier negotiation and ongoing supplier management. Engages with operations, production, sales and other cross-functional teams to ensure ongoing alignment and support of category management or new product introduction goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications

Diploma or equivalent work experience required.

Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in Category Management.

Good business English skills (Written and spoken).

Develops and implements strategy for more complex categories.
Collaborates with functional and operational leadership to determine prioritized objectives and strategies, assess risks and develop cost / budget objectives.
Coordinates / manages category team meetings with relevant stakeholders.
Coordinates category team meetings and ensures shared understanding of category strategies, total cost management, supplier evaluation and negotiation processes and related decision criteria.
Researches and evaluates suppliers based on total cost of ownership, including price / cost, service standards, quality standards, reliability and strategic match.
Leverages advanced negotiation techniques, awarding business based on a comprehensive assessment of cost, performance and related considerations.
Contributes to preparation for and conduct of negotiation of worldwide valid contracts.
Manages and maintains spend and volume analytics through the lifecycle of category strategies, conversion and distribution.
Partners with suppliers and stakeholders to establish and maintain positive business relationships.
Provides insight and recommendations for process and communication improvement between Supply Chain stakeholders.

About the Company

Diebold Nixdorf

Global financial and retail technology provider

Diebold Nixdorf provides financial and retail technology solutions, helping banks and retailers automate and digitize their operations. Its offerings include ATMs, point-of-sale systems, software, and related services for financial institutions and retailers. The company combines hardware (ATMs and POS terminals) with software platforms and ongoing services, including maintenance and support, to enable transactions, cash management, and customer experiences. Unlike some competitors, it differentiates itself through a strong focus on software and services, a global footprint, and deep relationships with leading banks and retailers, allowing for tailored, end-to-end solutions. The goal is to help customers modernize their checkouts and banking experiences, drive efficiency, and adapt to changing financial and retail environments through integrated technology and long-term service partnerships.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: North Canton, OH
Founded: 1859

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