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Umdasch Group

Holding group for formwork, retail fittings

Global Category Manager - Capex

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAmstetten, Austria€53.2k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in business administration, procurement, supply chain management, technology, industrial engineering, or a comparable qualification is required.
  • At least 3 to 5 years of professional experience in strategic procurement or category management, ideally in a CAPEX environment.
  • Experience in international procurement organizations and with complex investment projects is required, along with an interest in international collaboration.
  • Strong knowledge of strategic procurement, negotiation, supplier management, and cost analysis is required.
  • Technical understanding and experience with contract and risk management are required.
  • Proficiency with procurement systems, supplier relationship management tools, and analytical tools is required.
  • Purchasing certifications are advantageous.
  • German and English proficiency at negotiation level and willingness to travel internationally occasionally are required.
  • An analytical, structured, and independent working style, along with strong communication and assertiveness, is required.
  • Strategic thinking, the ability to manage complex procurement projects, initiative, decision-making, accountability, and stakeholder management are stated success factors.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement global CAPEX category strategies based on business requirements, market analyses, and cost drivers, and derive concrete procurement measures.
  • Manage complex international tenders and supplier-selection processes for investment projects.
  • Negotiate strategic supply and framework agreements in coordination with the legal department.
  • Analyze and evaluate offers and investment alternatives using total cost of ownership and lifecycle costs to identify savings and optimization opportunities.
  • Develop the global supplier portfolio and establish strategic partnerships.
  • Manage supplier performance, resilience, and sustainability throughout the value chain.
  • Identify and assess market, supplier, and project risks, and implement appropriate measures to secure supply.
  • Manage claims in the procurement process.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, finance, supply chain, quality, and local procurement teams to support informed investment decisions.
  • Ensure contract compliance and adherence to procurement policies.
  • Promote group-wide standards, synergies, and best practices.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in strategic procurement or category management in a CAPEX environment is ideal.
  • Purchasing certifications are advantageous.

About the Company

Umdasch Group

Holding group for formwork, retail fittings

Umdasch Group is a parent company with three operating divisions: Doka, umdasch The Store Makers, and umdasch Industrial Solutions. It focuses on sustainable, profitable development by applying new technologies and sustainability to support customer projects in a future-oriented way. Doka develops, produces, and sells or rents formwork and scaffolding systems that create spaces for living and working and help renew infrastructure. umdasch The Store Makers sets standards with store concepts, shop fittings, and digital tools to optimize retail. umdasch Industrial Solutions provides specialized scaffolding, safety, and maintenance services for industry, including the AT-PAC brand. The group intends to consider a building object holistically across its entire life cycle—from development to deconstruction and reuse—emphasizing long-term value and lifecycle thinking. Its goal is to help customers realize projects sustainably and profitably while expanding capabilities through its divisions.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Amstetten, Austria
Founded
2016

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